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The history of our super-thick English muffins goes back more than 100 years, when the Wolferman family began their tradition of fine baking. Enjoy a flavor that's been a favorite since the beginning, our 1910 original recipe.
Where did English muffins originate? Thomas invented his famous baked goods in New York City — specifically, in the Chelsea neighborhood. If you can’t get enough English muffins, it might be fun to take a trip to New York City and stop by Chelsea to soak in the environment where your favorite breakfast item originated.
In 1910, Louis Wolferman and his son, already running fine food grocery stores in Kansas City, Missouri, started making English muffins by baking them in tuna cans. (Don't worry, the cans were washed first. Though tuna salad on a toasted English muffin is marvelous!)
We conducted a taste test with seven brands of English muffins—including Thomas', Wolferman's, Bays, and more—to determine the best one. Here are the results.
CAPSULE REPORT: The English muffin, first called a “toaster crumpet.” was invented in 1894 by a British immigrant to New York, Samuel Bath Thomas. Immediately embraced as a more elegant alternative to toast, it was served at fine hotels and ultimately became a mainstay of American breakfast cuisine. This is Page 1 of a three-page article.
By 1926, Thomas trademarked the name “English muffin” for his interpretation of the actual English crumpet. In England and Ireland, they’re called, you guessed it, “American muffins”. Here are various recipes to make an English muffin, but Thomas’ original recipe is a closely guarded secret.
Wolfermans Original English Muffins 1910, 14.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) Visit the Wolferman's Store. 5.0 9 ratings. | Search this page. Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. Brand. Wolferman's. Item Weight.