Fried bread isn’t exactly something you need a recipe for, but sometimes the simplest things are the best!
What exactly is a “naughty breakfast”?
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I’m referring to the fact that this bread is fried in bacon fat. However, it isn’t a truly naughty breakfast because it’s been made clear that bacon fat is not a bad thing (if it comes from a humanely and properly raised pork product). I personally only buy the best quality bacon and those without sugar, nitrates or nitrites.
When you fry bread in bacon fat, it soaks up all that flavor and becomes crispy! Then all you need is a fried egg to top it off. Maybe some square sausage, potato scones and black pudding?
I know now that it’s all my father’s fault, “Try some fried bread”, he said. I was only a little girl, how was I to know? I tried it and I loved it. That was it, I was hooked.
Meet my crazy Dad and his favorite pasta!
This isn’t only a British thing, though; I hear they’re naughty “down south” too, so I’m in good company. Even Bon Appètit featured an article named, 15 Ways to Use Bacon Fat.
You could serve fried bread with dippy eggs, too.
I haven’t had fried bread in years, honest. So if I only make it, say–once a year, then it’s okay, right? I’d say it’s perfectly permissible to be naughty once in a while.
Excuse me while I go mark my calendar.
Do you know how to make proper beans on toast?
And don’t forget to mark yours; make this soon!
Fried Bread (British Style)
FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW
- leftover bacon fat (I use naturally cured, nitrate/nitrite free) – or fry some bacon to keep the fat
- bread, preferably homemade
- egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
Fry the bacon, reserving the fat in the (preferably cast iron) pan.
Next, fry the bread and egg in the bacon fat, side by side. The bread should turn a lovely golden brown color; cook the egg as desired (or you can soft-boil it, poach it, etc.)
Place the fried bread on a plate and top with the egg, and a side of bacon.
Serve immediately with a steaming, hot mug of tea.
If you’re into fried eggs for breakfast, you may also be interested in my recipe for potato scones (which aren’t really scones at all). These are also incredibly delicious when fried in bacon grease!
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Fried Bread: a Very Naughty Breakfast--but oh, so Worth it!
A British style breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp of leftover bacon fat (I use naturally cured, nitrate/nitrite free) - or fry 2 rashers of bacon and use the fat
- 1 slice bread, preferably homemade
- 1 egg, cage free, organic
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Put the bacon fat in pan (preferably cast iron).
- Fry the bread and egg in the bacon fat, side by side. The bread should turn a lovely golden brown color. Cook the egg as desired (or you can soft-boil it, poach it, etc.)
- Place the fried bread on a plate and top with the egg, and a side of bacon.
- Serve immediately with a steaming, hot mug of tea.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 1457mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 28g
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Um…SO AMAZING! Sounds like total breakfast heaven!
That’s a very good description! :) CC
That is my kind of weekend breakfast Christina! The yolk is perfect for me!
You’ll have to come for a Scottish fry-up one morning!! :)
Scottish fry up…Lorne sausage?
Christina, you had me at naughty. And guess what? We’re naughty up north too. What a FABULOUS breakfast. Thanks for the naughty idea. XO
Haha! Glad to hear it! ;)
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Ohhh, this looks SO good!!! Simple and scrumptious and I want one right now! :)
Yep, simple and scrumptious is exactly what it is, April! Love anyone who loves pork fat! :) CC
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Such breakfast would definitely ruin my diet :)))
I just noticed this nice new design of your blog!
Thank you for noticing, Medeja! You’re the first one to say so! Yes, the fried bread isn’t diet friendly, but as I said to Suzanne, above, if you eat something healthy the other 6 days of the week, I think it’s okay :) CC
Oh wow, this sounds too good. I could eat bacon eggs and bread all day long, but I don’t. Never thought of frying the bread in bacon fat, that is gilding the lilly for sure.
You have to try it just once, Suzanne! Have grapefruit for breakfast the rest of the week, then it’ll be justified ;)
Unless of course you’re taking a statin to control your cholesterol! No grapefuit for you!