Bacon is the traditional meat in an English breakfast.
Preparing a good English breakfast is not difficult. It simply requires specific items to be included on the menu to ensure that it is considered the true and proper English breakfast. A proper English breakfast will offer a variety of dishes, served separately and at a leisurely pace. The preparation of these dishes will include the offer of natural juices or fruits as a starter, followed by a substantial plate of cereals or porridge for breakfast. Cereal or porridge is preceded by a serving of eggs and some form of meat, and the meal traditionally ends with tea and toast with jam.
A bowl of oatmeal.
Offering some form of fresh fruit is standard for the first course of an English breakfast. This fresh fruit can be served in the form of freshly squeezed juice. Another popular offering for this dish is sliced grapefruit, which can be grilled or covered in raw sugar to sweeten it. Boiled plums are also a favorite among many.
Preparing the second course of an English breakfast can be as simple as offering a standard cold corn cereal. Some, however, prefer hot porridge or oatmeal as a second course. This bowl of cereal tends to get overlooked as the next bowl is hearty.
Prunes are sometimes included in an English breakfast.
The third course is tasty. Eggs, fried or scrambled, or both, are offered along with the meat. The common choice for meat is fried bacon. Along with bacon and eggs, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms are a popular side dish, lending the savory quality to this dish.
The last course of the meal is often considered the truly English part of the meal, as it is tea and toast. A good English breakfast will always serve jam alongside the toast. Although jams are also served, it is a jam that carries with it the long English tradition.
Gift.
The proper English breakfast is based on tradition and ceremony. While many restaurants and hotels offer this buffet style of dining, presenting a proper English breakfast requires each course to be served separately and in a relaxed manner. English breakfast is expected to be a time for guests or family members to relax and enjoy time and conversation.
Blood pudding, which is sometimes served with an English breakfast.
The tradition of the full English breakfast originated in rural England. Those who worked the land needed a full and fortifying breakfast to prepare for a long day of hard work in the great outdoors. Today’s English breakfast is still hearty and leaves anyone who drinks it full and satisfied.