French bread crisis

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Cmon, peeps, do we have to have arguments about everything?

I believe Neil Young once wrote a song about the detrimental consequences of taking every opportunity to get a dig in:
“I’ve seen the needling and the damage done…”
(Or something like that)

[kalianna]

Uh...  

[punikahakaiferret]

"...the needling and the damage done".

Nice one, HOTPE!

[TomK]

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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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.

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.

[Wao nahele wahine]

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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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.

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.

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-foo...z23djzbro/

[TomK]

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-foo...z23djzbro/

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.

[Wao nahele wahine]

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-foo...z23djzbro/

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.

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.

[TomK]

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?

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PS. For those who don't get humor and have taken this thread seriously, I now have two and a half French loaves from Safeway. Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you watch something entertaining over the next day or two that takes your mind off crumpets, French loaves, scones, or biscuits,

[Wao nahele wahine]

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?

Of course not, did you not read my earlier comment on page 2? You used the term 'crisis' in a humorous way.

[TomK]

You are Mr Spock, and I claim my five pounds.