An English muffin is a perfect breakfast bread that’s been in my morning rotation for many years.
on them for a perfect snack to go with your coffee.
And there were definitely some surprising outcomes!
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Here’s how the brands stacked up, from my least favorite to the absolute best.
The look was that of a pretty generic store brand.
The taste:Biting in, these tasted too bready and bland.
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They didn’t have a distinct flavor, and they were way too thick.
For the same amount of doughiness, I would have rather had a bagel.
These puck-shaped pieces of bread come in a pack of six and are priced well at $1.99.
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The taste:Slathered with butter, they tasted just okay.
There was nothing objectionable about them, and they would be decent receptacles for any toppings.
But I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy them again if better options were available.
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They were a bit on the small side, though, and the texture looked a bit dense.
It was very thick and chewy, with a slightly sour aftertaste.
I won’t be buying these again.
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Is Whole Wheat Bread Good for You?
They come four in a bag and are priced at $6.59.
The look:I was surprised that there were only four of these muffins per bag.
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They were very thick and golden and looked more like biscuits than English muffins.
However, the texture was very dense at first glance.
The taste:Thick, chewy, and buttery.
Photo: Ronnie Koenig, Eat This, Not That!
These were delicious, but they definitely tasted more like thick biscuits.
They were also astonishingly high in calories compared to all of the other muffins I tasted.
Bays Original English Muffins
This option comes pre-sliced, which is nice.
The look:They were round with giant crater-like holes to hold the butter.
They looked very pale out of the package but toasted up nicely to a golden brown.
It would be the perfect base for a soft-boiled egg.
A pack of six set me back $5.29.
The muffins were light tan and toasted up to a perfect golden brown.
When it comes to the best classic English muffins, these can’t be beat.
