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National English Muffin Day, celebrated every April 23, honors the iconic breakfast bread beloved for its distinctive texture and versatility. Toast one to perfection, slather with butter, or build a gourmet breakfast sandwich to kickstart your day. Explore its history, discover creative recipes, and find the best ways to enjoy this classic.
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Expected National English Muffin Day Deals
While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows National English Muffin Day often inspires delicious deals. Expect major breakfast chains like McDonald’s and Starbucks to highlight their English muffin-based sandwiches. Grocery stores such as Kroger, Walmart, and Target may feature discounts on brands like Thomas’ and Wolferman’s, encouraging home cooks to stock up. Local bakeries might offer special English muffin creations or discounts on their house-made versions. Keep an eye out for coupons from bread manufacturers, making it easy to enjoy this versatile staple. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as April 23 approaches.
Platform Guide for National English Muffin Day
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #EnglishMuffinDay. Film a creative recipe, a ‘nooks and crannies’ reveal, or a fun breakfast challenge.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #EnglishMuffinDay. Share mouth-watering photos of your favorite English muffin creations, from sweet to savory.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #EnglishMuffinDay. Ask friends for their top English muffin toppings or share a family recipe.
National English Muffin Day Hero
Samuel Bath Thomas
History of National English Muffin Day
Known simply as a muffin in the United Kingdom, the English muffin is reportedly the first to have emerged from Wales in 900 A.D. A derivative of Bara brith bread, which is a tea-flavored dough mix, the English muffin was and still is a common and cheaply manufactured food. It has fast become a favorite amongst the people.
In 1880 Samuel Bath Thomas opened his bakery in New York City. He emigrated from Plymouth, England, in 1875. Using his mother’s recipe, he began baking the delicious breakfast sides and sold them to hotels and grocery stores. From the 1800s, the manufacture and appeal of the English muffin rose, and locally they became known as the American Muffin, even though there is nothing that separates the two muffins except their names. Through the 1990s, the English muffin received incredible popularity, and many people, not just in The U.S., began to bake and produce their own.
The debate around who is responsible for the baked delicacy is a point of contention as many believe that the English muffin is a completely foreign baked good to the U.K. While historically, Thomas was an immigrant and did use his mother’s recipe to create the muffin, the term ‘English muffin’ was coined in the U.S. after Thomas began baking them. It is believed by some, that the English had no experience of the muffin before 1990, which was the year Thomas’ English muffins were imported to the U.K. from the U.S.
National English Muffin Day timeline
According to the chef Clarissa Dickson Wright, under the reign of King Charles II, breakfast becomes a part of daily life, but only for the rich.
Christopher Potter opens the first chain of bakeries in Westminster.
Isabella Beeton writes, “The Book of Household Management,” and within its pages, she suggests that every household’s day should begin with a breakfast buffet.
The Kellogs Breakfast Company is founded, and the popular and now proverbial phrase, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is coined.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National English Muffin Day
Local cafes and bakeries can celebrate National English Muffin Day by offering special breakfast combos featuring gourmet English muffin sandwiches or unique topping bars. Restaurants might introduce limited-time English muffin appetizers or desserts, showcasing their versatility beyond breakfast. Grocery stores can create eye-catching displays with various English muffin brands, spreads, and breakfast meats, encouraging impulse purchases and recipe inspiration. Consider a ‘buy one, get one’ deal on English muffins to boost sales.
National English Muffin Day FAQs
When is National English Muffin Day?
In 2027, National English Muffin Day is observed on Friday, April 23, offering a delightful way to kick off the weekend. Prepare your favorite toppings for a special breakfast.
What makes English muffins unique?
The unique texture of an English muffin, with its airy interior and crisp exterior when toasted, sets it apart from other breads. This texture is achieved through a specific cooking process involving a griddle, giving it a chewy yet tender bite.
Are English muffins actually from England?
While their origins trace back to similar ‘toasting breads’ in England, the modern English muffin was largely developed and commercialized in America. Samuel Bath Thomas, an immigrant from Plymouth, England, is credited with bringing them to prominence in New York City.
How many English muffins are consumed annually?
The demand for English muffins remains consistently high, especially in the US, where they are a breakfast favorite. Major brands like Thomas’ contribute significantly to the market, indicating a sustained annual consumption in the billions.
National English Muffin Day Activities
Have a breakfast party
Invite friends and family to your home for a great breakfast party. They bring all the fillings they want, cook them, and provide the English muffins.
Spoil your coworkers
Take a decent supply of toasted English muffins to work with you. A little butter and jam is also a tasty way to enjoy them.
Sit down to a great breakfast
Treat yourself, get your favorite breakfast food items, cook them all, and place them lovingly inside your very own English muffin. Enjoy.
5 Facts About English Muffins
Everyone loves them
In 2020 in the U.S. alone, 171.77 million English muffins were consumed.
They’re everywhere
Since the mid-1950s, English muffins have been exported around the world and are enjoyed in almost every major metro in the world.
More like a crumpet than a muffin
The English muffin, and the process in which it is made, leaves its closest baked cousin, the crumpet.
McDonald's takes it global
In 1972, McDonalds introduced one of its staple breakfast items, with an English muffin as its delivery system, the ‘McMuffin.’
English muffins are good for you
While moderation is at the center of any healthy diet, whole wheat English muffins are low in calories and have high amounts of fiber.
Why We Love National English Muffin Day
It's breakfast food
Everyone loves breakfast food, and the English Muffin is most definitely the centerpiece of a spectacular breakfast food experience. Have a muffin already!
It's interesting
The spread of the English muffin throughout the world is interesting, and the debate around who is responsible for its creation is even more so. We are grateful to its originator.
It’s fun
Any day that lets you try something new and enjoy a new experience is great. National English Muffin Day is one of those moments where you have an opportunity to do exactly that.
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