French bread crisis

[Wao nahele wahine]

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-mu...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.