What is a Proper English Breakfast?

[123Stodg]

Does the one being offered in the photo for 139 Baht serve as a good and accurate example of a proper English Breakfast, or does the AI's rendition below it hit closer to the mark?

 

All I can say is that any breakfast that starts the day with beans probably gets thing off on the wrong foot, actually on the wrong cheek so to speak.

 

 

[BritManToo]

Italiano sausage is not English for a start.

Needs bacon an sausage to be English.

Also would need tea not coffee.

Baked beans would it as English, but they're optional.

 

Guess it could pass as an American breakfast.

[CharlieH]

A traditional English breakfast provides a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, making it a satisfying and energizing start to the day. The high protein content from eggs, bacon, and sausages supports muscle repair and keeps you feeling fuller for longer, while the carbohydrates in toast and baked beans provide a steady release of energy. The inclusion of vegetables like grilled tomatoes and mushrooms adds fiber and essential vitamins, which contribute to overall health and digestion. For those with a busy or active day, this hearty meal can sustain energy levels and prevent mid-morning hunger, making it an ideal option for a physically or mentally demanding day.

 

And besides that IT TASTES GREAT ! Especially when washed down with a cup of Rosey Lee.😀

[123Stodg]

For comparison, here are three typical American breakfast versions: one with pancakes, one with waffles, and one with French toast and an omelette. While some American breakfasts do include Canadian bacon, similar to what's shown in the first photo I posted above, hot dogs and baked beans are not typically part of a traditional American breakfast. One aspect I do appreciate about American breakfasts though is the use of hash browns. Delicious. The practice of frying potatoes this way likely comes from German influence, as they have a similar traditional way of preparing potatoes. As for the omelette, it was obviously borrowed from the French. Alas, perhaps the Americans got the idea for breakfast sausage from the UK.

 

 

 

[Hummin]

28 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

A traditional English breakfast provides a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, making it a satisfying and energizing start to the day. The high protein content from eggs, bacon, and sausages supports muscle repair and keeps you feeling fuller for longer, while the carbohydrates in toast and baked beans provide a steady release of energy. The inclusion of vegetables like grilled tomatoes and mushrooms adds fiber and essential vitamins, which contribute to overall health and digestion. For those with a busy or active day, this hearty meal can sustain energy levels and prevent mid-morning hunger, making it an ideal option for a physically or mentally demanding day.

 

And besides that IT TASTES GREAT ! Especially when washed down with a cup of Rosey Lee.😀

Unfortunate todays breakfest sausages is only 11 - 12% protein, so Im trying to find those who contain at least 14% and a bit higher quality and less sodium. 

 

Anyone can recomend sausages in Thailand ? 

[Upnotover]

No lettuce thank you very much.

[123Stodg]

And despite the name, French Toast didn't come from the French. It actually dates back to Ancient Rome: The earliest recorded version of French toast comes from the Roman cookbook Apicius (from around the 4th or 5th century AD), where it was described as a dish made by soaking bread in a milk-and-egg mixture and frying it.

[CharlieH]

While high in carbohydrates and sugar, the American breakfast is quicker to prepare, catering to a more fast-food lifestyle.

Nutritionally, the English breakfast tends to be more protein-rich and balanced, whereas the American breakfast can lean heavily toward sugar and simple carbs. Both meals can be indulgent, but the English breakfast is more likely to provide sustained energy due to its savory and fiber-rich components.The American generally has way too much sugar !

[gamb00ler]

3 minutes ago, 123Stodg said:

And despite the name, French Toast didn't come from the French. It actually dates back to Ancient Rome: The earliest recorded version of French toast comes from the Roman cookbook Apicius (from around the 4th or 5th century AD), where it was described as a dish made by soaking bread in a milk-and-egg mixture and frying it.

Wiki says the Roman version did not use eggs.... hardly the same dish then.

 

The modern name "French toast" refers to the French version called Pain Perdu. 

 

The hotel chain Le Méridien used to be owned by Air France.  The best French toast I ever had was in the San Francisco Le Méridien hotel across from the Pacific Bell headquarters where I was working on a short IT contract.

[marin]

5 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

The American generally has way too much sugar !

I see this problem with the British breakfast. Those beans are mostly sugar in reality. If you have the American breakfast with say bacon, ham or sausage along with home fries toast and eggs where is the sugar? I know I put no sugar in my breakfasts.  

 

Yes pancakes and the such with the maple syrup can be sweet but I have never been a fan.

 

Here is one with a nice 5 ounce pork chop.  

[gamb00ler]

3 minutes ago, marin said:

If you have the American breakfast with say bacon, ham or sausage along with home fries toast and eggs where is the sugar? I know I put no sugar in my breakfasts.

Unfortunately if you love bacon, it's hard to avoid added sugar 100%.  When they cure bacon, they add some sugar.

[Gsxrnz]

An English breakfast is not an English breakfast without lamb's kidneys. 

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, gamb00ler said:

Unfortunately if you love bacon, it's hard to avoid added sugar 100%.  When they cure bacon, they add some sugar.

I only eat egg and bacon at hotels, or sundays back at the farm now. Not an every day meal, anymore. Some few hotels have quality sausages, and not just these can sausages or simular, I add one of those on the side as well. 

 

Useally two brown/german style bread,   prefer to stack on top of my bread tomato beans firstly to moist the bread, bacon, and 3 fried eggs sunny side up. 

 

Very tasty Breakfest sandwich

[RSD1]

One could say that an American breakfast, with the pancakes, the waffles, or the French toast replaces the carbs in the toast and the beans in the English breakfast. 
 

The problem with any of those American breakfast items though is that they do require some sort of sugary topping, either some syrup, honey, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, or some sweet jam or preserves.

[Gandtee]

28 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Unfortunate todays breakfest sausages is only 11 - 12% protein, so Im trying to find those who contain at least 14% and a bit higher quality and less sodium. 

 

Anyone can recomend sausages in Thailand ? 

I make my own sausages and copy cat HP sauce, which is a must on an English breakfast. It's not difficult and well worth the effort. 

[RSD1]

9 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said:

An English breakfast is not an English breakfast without lamb's kidneys. 

Sounds delightful!

 

Yeeeeeeeeee

[BarBoy]

I had one yesterday at my friends gaff.

 

2 massive pork sausages, 2 hashbrowns, 2 bacon, 2 fried eggs, mushrooms, onions, 2 toast black pudding and a coffee - all for just 250 baht.

 

Mate's rates.

[baansgr]

Egg, pork sausage, back smoked bacon, fried slice, black pudding, fried real tomato and mushrooms.....slice bread & butter, mug of tea

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Guess it could pass as an American breakfast.

Hell NO ... need some taters; hash browns or home fries.   Meat is usually ham or bacon, sometimes sausage (patty or links) though I prefer Scrapple (Philly thing).  Maybe a side of pancakes or waffles if wanting a pig out, though toast is enough for me.

[RSD1]

17 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

I had one yesterday at my friends gaff.

 

2 massive pork sausages, 2 hashbrowns, 2 bacon, 2 fried eggs, mushrooms, onions, 2 toast black pudding and a coffee - all for just 250 baht.

 

Mate's rates.

Nice to see your still enjoying yourself in Thailand bob. Was that gaff where you ate the dog's dinner somewhere over by Soi 6/1?

 

 

[BarBoy]

3 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Nice to see your still enjoying yourself in Thailand bob. Was that gaff where you ate the dog's dinner somewhere over by Soi 6/1?

 

 

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Dog's dinner? I've never had a bad meal in Thailand.

[RSD1]

1 hour ago, 123Stodg said:

 

That food layout looks a bit erotic. Would that be considered to be food porn?

[RSD1]

1 minute ago, BarBoy said:

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Dog's dinner? I've never had a bad meal in Thailand.

Love it bob. You've even turned over a new leaf now and you love everything in Thailand. Brilliant mate!

[RSD1]

57 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Unfortunate todays breakfest sausages is only 11 - 12% protein, so Im trying to find those who contain at least 14%

Why bother. Just eat the same sausages you are now if you like them and eat an extra egg or two for additional protein. 

[BarBoy]

5 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Love it bob. You've even turned over a new leaf now and you love everything in Thailand. Brilliant mate!

Why are you calling me Bob?

My name is Colin. 

 

[Red Phoenix]

Two or three packages of Walkers Salt & Vinegar crips, gulped down with a lukewarm pint of Shandy...

[Yagoda]

11 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Hell NO ... need some taters; hash browns or home fries.   Meat is usually ham or bacon, sometimes sausage (patty or links) though I prefer Scrapple (Philly thing).  Maybe a side of pancakes or waffles if wanting a pig out, though toast is enough for me.

I guess the contents of an American breakfast depends on the location since America is, in case you didnt know, a big place with lots of people with diverse ethnic origins.

 

Typical basic: two eggs, toast with butter, jam on the side, hickory smoked bacon strips (real bacon, not Euro bacon), hash browns or home fries, coffee. Pancakes an addition

 

Pennsylvania: substitute Scrapple for bacon.

 

NJ: Substitute Pork Roll for bacon

 

Carolinas: substitute Liver Mush or Country Sausage for bacon, add grits, eliminate taters. 

 

Maine: Substitute back bacon or canadian bacon for bacon.

 

Alaska: substitute reindeer sausage for bacon

 

Puerto Rico/Florida/Arizona: substitute chorizo for bacon, add arepas

 

California: One curated cage free organic egg, poached, with a green salad, Yerba mate and whole grain bread with organic grass fed butter from transgender cows and a bill for $29.

 

I love my British friends as I recognize that they started the system we have perfected, but beans for breakfast doesnt make the cut

[Hummin]

2 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Why bother. Just eat the same sausages you are now if you like them and eat an extra egg or two for additional protein. 

 

Justs two % more protein, means alot more clean meat, and less additives. A good sausage have at least 50% meat, and that should be right on the 13% protein mark

[dinsdale]

Aussie Breakfast of Champions: A BEER AND A CIGARETTE.

[RSD1]

19 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I guess the contents of an American breakfast depends on the location since America is, in case you didnt know, a big place with lots of people with diverse ethnic origins.

 

Typical basic: two eggs, toast with butter, jam on the side, hickory smoked bacon strips (real bacon, not Euro bacon), hash browns or home fries, coffee. Pancakes an addition

 

Pennsylvania: substitute Scrapple for bacon.

 

NJ: Substitute Pork Roll for bacon

 

Carolinas: substitute Liver Mush or Country Sausage for bacon, add grits, eliminate taters. 

 

Maine: Substitute back bacon or canadian bacon for bacon.

 

Alaska: substitute reindeer sausage for bacon

 

Puerto Rico/Florida/Arizona: substitute chorizo for bacon, add arepas

 

California: One curated cage free organic egg, poached, with a green salad, Yerba mate and whole grain bread with organic grass fed butter from transgender cows and a bill for $29.

 

I love my British friends as I recognize that they started the system we have perfected, but beans for breakfast doesnt make the cut

You forgot that in Texas they eat soft, warm, toasted biscuits oozing with melted butter. 
 

There are also lots of breakfast sandwiches in the US that contain a mix of the breakfast items like eggs, ham, sausage, cheese, etc. And on an English Muffin, delightful.