 A split and toasted English muffin | |
| Alternative names | Breakfast muffin, muffin |
|---|---|
| Type | Leavened bread |
| Course | Breakfast |
| Place of origin | England[1] |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, butter, milk, sugar, salt, egg, yeast |
An English muffin is a small, round and flat yeast-leavened (sometimes sourdough) bread which is commonly 4 in (10 cm) round and 1.5 in (4 cm) tall. It is generally split horizontally and served toasted.[2] In North America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, it is frequently eaten with sweet or savoury toppings such as butter, fruit jam, honey, eggs, sausage, bacon, or cheese. English muffins are an essential ingredient in eggs Benedict and a variety of breakfast sandwiches derived from it, such as the McMuffin.
These products are called English muffins to distinguish them from the sweeter cupcake-shaped products also known as muffins, although in the UK, English muffins are frequently referred to simply as muffins.[3] English muffins are available in a wide range of varieties, including whole wheat, multigrain, cinnamon raisin, cranberry, and apple cinnamon.
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- ^ David, Elizabeth (1977). English Bread and Yeast Cookery. London: Allen Lane. ISBN 0713910267
- ^ Myers, Dan (2 February 2018). "In England, English muffins are just called 'muffins'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 February 2023.