Serving Details
- Serves: 2
- Yield: 2 baps
- Meal Type: Breakfast / Brunch / Classic British
- Perfect For: Weekend treat, brunch with tea, British food lovers
Recipe Description
The Great British Breakfast Bap from The Cook Book is the ultimate handheld tribute to the full English. Soft floury baps are stuffed with sizzling bacon, golden sausages, fried egg, and a swipe of ketchup or brown sauce. It’s comfort, tradition, and flavor wrapped in one iconic bite.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 soft white baps or bread rolls
- 2 eggs
- 4 rashers of back bacon
- 2 pork sausages
- Butter (optional)
- Tomato ketchup or brown sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the sausages until browned and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.
- Add the bacon to the same pan and fry until crispy or to your preference.
- Meanwhile, crack eggs into another pan and fry until the whites are set but yolks remain runny (or as preferred).
- Slice the baps and lightly toast or warm them. Spread with butter if desired.
- Assemble: place bacon, sausage, and egg inside each bap. Add ketchup or brown sauce to taste.
- Season lightly and serve immediately — with a hot mug of tea for the full experience.
Nutritional Information (Per Bap)
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Protein: 23g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
FAQs
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, use plant-based sausages, vegan bacon, and a tofu scramble or egg substitute.
What’s the difference between a bap and a roll?
In the UK, “bap” usually refers to a soft, flour-dusted bread roll. It’s regional — but for this, any soft roll works.
What sauce is best — ketchup or brown?
It’s a matter of taste! Ketchup is sweeter, brown sauce is tangy and spiced. Try both!
Can I prepare components ahead?
Sausages and bacon can be pre-cooked and reheated. Eggs are best cooked fresh for texture.
What else can I add?
Try mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, or even black pudding if you want the *full English bap* experience.
