Ah, “English muffin”! Are you asking about the food, or something else with that name? I can explain both:
As a food:
An English muffin is a small, round, flat type of bread. Key points:
- Typically about 3–4 inches in diameter and 1–2 inches thick.
- Has a slightly dense, chewy texture with a lot of small holes inside (“nooks and crannies”).
- Traditionally split in half and toasted before eating.
- Commonly eaten with butter, jam, or used in breakfast sandwiches like Eggs Benedict.
- Originated in England but became very popular in the United States.
Fun note:
Despite its name, an English muffin isn’t really a muffin in the modern sense—it’s more like a flatbread. The word “muffin” in the UK used to just mean small bread cakes.
If you want, I can even give a super easy way to make them at home that comes out like the bakery version.
Do you want the recipe?
