Full Northern Irish breakfast with soda bread
Northern Ireland's answer to the full English breakfast, featuring bacon, sausage, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, and thick slices of crispy soda bread fried in butter.
Serves 2
In a large frying pan, cook sausages until golden, about 8 minutes. Add bacon and cook until crispy.
Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding
Move meat to the side, add mushrooms to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, then add tomato halves.
Cook tomatoes cut-side down for nice color
Push everything to the side again, add butter to pan, and fry soda bread slices until golden on both sides.
Use the rendered fat for extra flavor
In the remaining space, crack eggs into the pan and cook to your preference.
Cover loosely to help the tops cook through
Everything cooks together in one pan — use a large one for best results
The order matters — sausages and bacon first, then vegetables, then bread, then eggs
Serve on warm plates immediately
Use potato bread instead of soda bread
Add black pudding for an extra savory element
Include beans in tomato sauce for extra substance
Best eaten immediately while everything is hot and crispy.
The Ulster Fry is a Northern Irish institution, served in cafes and homes as a hearty breakfast. It's similar to but distinct from the full English breakfast.
Ulster Fry typically features soda or potato bread instead of just toast, and often includes fewer components.
Yes, slice bread and prepare vegetables ahead. Cook everything fresh in the morning.
Per serving (450g) · 2 servings total
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