Muffins WAS Re: Pies, puddings, biscuits and tarts + rolls, buns, muffins, ...

[Amy Z]

Pip wrote:

> What you actually mean is that for a long time (English) muffins 
> were not available in British shops. Don't ask me why. You had to 
> bake them yourself - my grandmother used to bake muffins, and they 
> were pretty much as Joywitch describes.

The plot thickens!  So, how much are those like crumpets?

To my taste buds, what we call English muffins are very clearly an 
attempt at crumpets.  They have that same distinctive unsweetness, 
and of course the little air pockets for holding a maximum amount of 
butter <dreamy look>, and as far as I can tell the only difference is 
that they aren't quite as good, or big.  But I put that down to the 
fact that the English muffins I've had are commercially produced and 
made for good shelf life, whereas the crumpets I've had are fresh.

So, what's the difference between a crumpet and an (English) muffin?

Amy