Full breakfast
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Alternative names | Fry-up |
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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 |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
There are several regional variations of the full breakfast:
Full English[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The Full Irish breakfast is similar to the Full English but may include white pudding, soda bread, and potato bread.
Full Scottish[edit | edit source]
The Full Scottish breakfast often includes haggis, tattie scones, and sometimes oatcakes in addition to the standard components.
Full Welsh[edit | edit source]
The Full Welsh breakfast may feature laverbread (a type of seaweed), cockles, and Welsh sausages.
Ulster Fry[edit | edit source]
The Ulster Fry is a variation from Northern Ireland that typically includes soda bread and potato bread.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Breakfast
- British cuisine
- Irish cuisine
- Scottish cuisine
- Welsh cuisine
- Northern Irish cuisine
- Bed and breakfast
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Continental breakfast
- Brunch
- English cuisine
- Irish cuisine
- Scottish cuisine
- Welsh cuisine
- Northern Irish cuisine
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Overseas/Fusion cuisine |
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