The Ulster Fry

A traditional Northern Irish breakfast featuring homemade soda bread, potato farls, sausages, bacon, black pudding, eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1315.6 kcals 5262.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 96.6 grams 386.4 grams
Fat 80.7 grams 322.8 grams
Protein 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
300
ml
2
tbsp
Butter
Plus extra to serve
GrainsCereals
450
g
Plain White Flour
For the soda bread
125
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Meat
8
piece
Sausages
Beef or pork
8
slice
Black Pudding
Ready-made
8
slice
Smoked Bacon
Rashers
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Vegetables
4
piece
Tomatoes
Cut in half
250
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, and salt into a bowl and stir in sugar.
  • Gradually mix in buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead dough lightly, shape into a ball, place on a floured tray, and cut a cross on top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  • Melt butter, then stir in mashed potatoes, salt, and flour to combine.
  • Knead the potato mixture on a floured surface until smooth.
  • Roll dough into two large circles 0.5cm thick and cut each into quarters.
  • Fry potato farls in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Roast sausages in a tray for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  • Season tomatoes and mushrooms with oil and pepper, then roast for 10-15 minutes.
  • Fry black pudding slices in oil for 1-2 minutes per side until crisp.
  • Dry fry bacon rashers for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Fry eggs in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until yolks are just set.
  • Serve farls, sausages, pudding, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, and eggs with buttered soda bread.