(11-27-2024, 09:08 PM)leilanidude Wrote:

(11-25-2024, 08:11 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-25-2024, 08:00 AM)kalianna Wrote: KTA is a good place for crumpets to be.

It is? I'll take your word for it.

Why don't you ask for proof? Facts, references, etc.?

(11-27-2024, 05:16 PM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote:

(11-27-2024, 07:21 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-26-2024, 06:13 PM)punikahakaiferret Wrote: Wasn't there a discussion here just a bit ago on the similarities and differences between crumpets and English muffins?

How about scones vs biscuits?  Fruit, or no fruit?

'Tis the time of year to talk about food, and even eat it (if one can afford it!)  :-×

Crumpets and English muffins are different, and I'm ignoring that English muffins don't come from England. I only heard about them after moving to the US. Scones vs. biscuits is a closer match, but I think scones are denser and a little sweeter. Plus, they are designed to have clotted cream and jam put on them. American biscuits are more intended for gravy.

https://youtu.be/Lqlo4YWX2NE?si=SHbHJtFs-EybS-KH
https://youtu.be/41wf4jYA0Tg?si=dpA-LtjAXVJS7t3Y

Here's one more link about english muffins and crumpets:

https://www.thekitchn.com/the-english-muffin-is-not-english-at-all-234056

English muffins originated in the U.S. by an Englishman named Samuel Bath Thomas (Thomas english muffins, anyone?) in 1880. They were initially called 'toaster crumpets'.  The English muffin name happened in 1894.  English muffins weren't imported to the UK until the 1990's, and are marketed there as American muffins in British and Irish markets.

(11-28-2024, 07:45 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-27-2024, 09:08 PM)leilanidude Wrote:

(11-25-2024, 08:11 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-25-2024, 08:00 AM)kalianna Wrote: KTA is a good place for crumpets to be.

It is? I'll take your word for it.

Why don't you ask for proof? Facts, references, etc.?

Leilanidude and Kalianna. Lighten up. I hope you have a wonderful, crumpetless Thanksgiving!

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(11-27-2024, 05:16 PM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote:

(11-27-2024, 07:21 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-26-2024, 06:13 PM)punikahakaiferret Wrote: Wasn't there a discussion here just a bit ago on the similarities and differences between crumpets and English muffins?

How about scones vs biscuits?  Fruit, or no fruit?

'Tis the time of year to talk about food, and even eat it (if one can afford it!)  :-×

Crumpets and English muffins are different, and I'm ignoring that English muffins don't come from England. I only heard about them after moving to the US. Scones vs. biscuits is a closer match, but I think scones are denser and a little sweeter. Plus, they are designed to have clotted cream and jam put on them. American biscuits are more intended for gravy.

https://youtu.be/Lqlo4YWX2NE?si=SHbHJtFs-EybS-KH
https://youtu.be/41wf4jYA0Tg?si=dpA-LtjAXVJS7t3Y

Here's one more link about english muffins and crumpets:

https://www.thekitchn.com/the-english-muffin-is-not-english-at-all-234056

English muffins originated in the U.S. by an Englishman named Samuel Bath Thomas (Thomas english muffins, anyone?) in 1880. They were initially called 'toaster crumpets'.  The English muffin name happened in 1894.  English muffins weren't imported to the UK until the 1990's, and are marketed there as American muffins in British and Irish markets.

What can I say? Although I have no idea if this story is correct, English muffins are not English. They are also not crumpets. I have never heard of "toaster crumpets," but they can be cooked that way. I always preferred to cook them under a grill (which is not a grill under US law), which I believe is called a broiler for reasons unknown.

(11-28-2024, 09:32 AM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote: The difference between english muffins and crumpets has already been explained in an earlier link I posted on page 2 in post #11.  According to the article linked below, they were called 'English muffins' to distinguish them from American style cake muffins. 

https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/english-muffin-history-zm0z23djzbro/

(11-28-2024, 09:38 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-28-2024, 09:32 AM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote: The difference between english muffins and crumpets has already been explained in an earlier link I posted on page 2 in post #11.  According to the article linked below, they were called 'English muffins' to distinguish them from American style cake muffins. 

https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/english-muffin-history-zm0z23djzbro/

Have a great Thanksgiving, and if this still bothers you, take a deep breath and read the page you linked to.

"This bread is called “English” in the United States to distinguish it from our American-style cake muffins. In England, the bread known simply as a “muffin” hasn’t really changed since Hannah Glasse published what may be the first recorded muffin recipe in her hugely popular 1747 cookbook, The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy."

So maybe I should rename this thread to the Great Britain Muffin Conspiracy?

For crying out loud, this was a thread I started for some humor, and it started well until the fun police joined.

(11-28-2024, 09:57 AM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote: I'm not bothered, just providing some clarification. I read the link before I posted it, not sure why  you seem to think I didn't.  Maybe you need to lighten up also? 

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving with family and/or friends.

(11-28-2024, 10:03 AM)TomK Wrote:

(11-28-2024, 09:57 AM)Wao nahele wahine Wrote: I'm not bothered, just providing some clarification. I read the link before I posted it, not sure why  you seem to think I didn't.  Maybe you need to lighten up also? 

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving with family and/or friends.

Do you think the "French bread crisis" was a serious thread?