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English Muffins

To find those famous nooks and crannies, split English muffins with a fork and gently pull them apart.

These round, flat breads are made from a soft yeast dough that’s baked on a griddle. The characteristic peaks and craters (“nooks and crannies”) hold butter, jam, or other spreads.

Varieties

English muffins are available in an assortment of flavors, including sourdough, whole wheat, raisin, cinnamon, and cornmeal.

Buying and storing tips

Buy English muffins in the bread or refrigerated-food section of most natural food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

Availability

English muffins are available year-round.

Preparation, uses, and tips

To produce a surface with lots of nooks and crannies, split English muffins with a fork and gently pull them apart. Serve with jam and a little butter, or layer with avocado, sliced tomato, and sprouts.

Nutritional Highlights

English muffin, 1 muffin (enriched with calcium proprionate)
Calories: 134
Protein: 4.4g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Total Fat: 1.0g
Fiber: 1.5g
*Good source of: Calcium (99mg), Selenium (11mcg), and Thiamine (0.25 mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for bread
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other breads. Read about health benefits and concerns for bread for a full description.