: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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The breakfast sandwich is also offered in a plethora of combinations, achieved through choices of meats, cheeses and breads (bagel, croissant, muffin and French toast among them).
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
The hearty stew had chicken and sausage (with an option to add shrimp) and was served over rice with a cornbread muffin.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Order the prosciutto cotto eggs Benedict (the English muffin recipe handed down from Petty’s mom) and the cast-iron corn pancake served with a generous portion of butter and berry preserves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Each week, Buffone releases a weekly menu for porch pickups at her home that includes breads, cookies, English muffins and more made in her own kitchen.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
The hearty stew had chicken and sausage (with an option to add shrimp) and was served over rice with a cornbread muffin.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Order the prosciutto cotto eggs Benedict (the English muffin recipe handed down from Petty’s mom) and the cast-iron corn pancake served with a generous portion of butter and berry preserves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Each week, Buffone releases a weekly menu for porch pickups at her home that includes breads, cookies, English muffins and more made in her own kitchen.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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muffin
noun
muf·fin
ˈməf-ən 
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container
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