Full breakfast

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Full breakfast

Alternative names	Fry-up
Course	Breakfast
Place of origin	United Kingdom, Ireland
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast
Variations	Full English, Full Irish, Full Scottish, Full Welsh, Ulster Fry
Cookbook: Full breakfast   Media: Full breakfast

A full breakfast is a substantial cooked breakfast meal, often referred to as a fry-up. It is a traditional dish in the United Kingdom and Ireland, typically consisting of several fried foods. The meal is popular in various forms across the British Isles and is often considered a staple of British and Irish cuisine.

Components

A full breakfast usually includes:

• Bacon
• Eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached)
• Sausages
• Black pudding
• Baked beans
• Tomatoes (fried or grilled)
• Mushrooms (fried or grilled)
• Toast or fried bread

Additional items may include hash browns, white pudding, potato bread, and soda bread.

Variations

There are several regional variations of the full breakfast:

Full English

The Full English breakfast typically includes bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast. It is often accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee.

Full Irish

The Full Irish breakfast is similar to the Full English but may include white pudding, soda bread, and potato bread.

Full Scottish

The Full Scottish breakfast often includes haggis, tattie scones, and sometimes oatcakes in addition to the standard components.

Full Welsh

The Full Welsh breakfast may feature laverbread (a type of seaweed), cockles, and Welsh sausages.

Ulster Fry

The Ulster Fry is a variation from Northern Ireland that typically includes soda bread and potato bread.

Cultural Significance

The full breakfast is not only a popular meal but also a cultural icon in the UK and Ireland. It is often associated with hospitality and is a common feature in bed and breakfast establishments. The meal is also celebrated in literature and media, symbolizing comfort and tradition.

Related Pages

• Breakfast
• British cuisine
• Irish cuisine
• Scottish cuisine
• Welsh cuisine
• Northern Irish cuisine
• Bed and breakfast

See Also

• Continental breakfast
• Brunch
• English cuisine
• Irish cuisine
• Scottish cuisine
• Welsh cuisine
• Northern Irish cuisine