This century-old British tradition, also known as Full Breakfast, is still highly popular today, not just in England but also in many other towns and countries. This traditional complete meal has become popular among people of various cultures and nationalities. It is currently accessible in many local cafés and restaurants because of its popularity.
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This traditional English breakfast was first introduced in the 13th century by the British high class aristocracy, who considered breakfast to be the most important meal of the day and even urged individuals to have three breakfasts each day. Slowly, Victorians (1837-1901) and subsequently Edwardians (1801-1910) followed these traditions, standardizing the food to the changing tastes of the people. The Edwardian era was seen as a golden age for sumptuous meals and breakfasts and as a result, traditional breakfast components such as bacon, eggs, sausages, puddings, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and bread began to become more widely available. They began to change the breakfast to suit their own tastes, dislikes, and preferences. Since then, this is considered a very important part of a Britisher’s life.
To make a Full English Breakfast at home, you'll need the following ingredients.
• Sausages: For a traditional English breakfast, 2-3 chicken sausages are essential.
• 1-2 half-fried or sunny side up eggs give this breakfast a unique texture.
• 4 or 5 roasted tomato slices seasoned with salt and pepper to add colour
• Sauteed or carmelized mushrooms seasoned with chilli or herbs enhance the flavour of the breakfast.
• Beans—this is crucial; a half can or a full can (depending on personal preference) goes into the platter.
• Toasted bread (brown or white)
• Bacon-2-3 strips
Method:
• Warm the beans on low heat while frying the eggs side by side.
• In a small amount of oil, cook the sausages and bacon until golden or light brown.
• Season the mushrooms and potatoes after roasting and sautéing them.
• In a small amount of butter, fry or toast your bread.
• Plate all these nicely and serve.
This unique blend of ingredients lends a delicious taste, flavour and texture to the whole breakfast which makes it look appetizing and extremely tasty.
Although the ingredients are a tad excessive for us, the preparation is quite simple, so why not forego our usual paranthas and dahi for once and make this traditional English breakfast at home instead?
Alternatively, you can gorge yourself on this breakfast at one of these Delhi cafes:
AMA Cafe - Majnu ka tila
Cafe Tesu - Essex farm
Caffe Tonino - Connaught place
United Coffee House- Connaught place