where does a muffin originate from ?

Answer 1

The word "muffin" appeared as a word in Britain around the 11th century A.D., derived from the Old French Moufflet, which meant "soft" in reference to bread.

Instructions for cooking a similar flat bread have existed since at least 1747, although credit for the phrase "English muffin" is often given to Samuel Bath Thomas, an English baker who emigrated to New York City and began producing his "muffins" around 1880. The Merriam-Webster dictionary, however, names the origin as 1902.

Before the popularity of baking powder raised muffins, English Muffins were referred to in England simply as "muffins", however the word "muffin" now refers to both muffins and English muffins in the UK, but usually context makes it clear which type is being talked about.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muffins

hope this answers your question.

Answer 2

The muffin originated in England. The English largely gave up muffin eating many years ago, but it is now back on the menu thanks to such as Starbucks et al.

There's an old English Nursery rhyme about the muffin man. Try and find it.

Answer 3

Hello,
According to a childrens song I learned in Ireland as a child, I was lead by the words of the song to understand that it was " A Muffin Man who lives down Drury Lane" so I think it was maybe in London, because I know there is a Drury Lane there, and there's a theatre called the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. I hope I am right.............Tony M

Answer 4

Well I buy the oven bottom muffins and they originate from Lancashire. They are the best especially for egg and bacon. Rathbones make em, sold in asda.

Answer 5

What do you mean by a muffin?

Answer 6

It was broadcast live by the BBC from their studios at Alexandra Palace from 1946 to 1952.

Answer 7

This one was born in Indiana 55 years ago!

Answer 8

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