English muffins

Eggs Benedict base

English muffins are small, round, flat yeast breads with a pale exterior and spongy interior full of holes.

They're typically split with a fork rather than sliced, then toasted.

The nooks and crannies hold butter and jam.

Despite the name, they're an American creation: eggs Benedict on a toasted English muffin.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G