American muffins are referred to baked breads in small tins while “English” Muffins are oven-baked, then cooked in a griddle. The word Muffin likely derives its name from the an Old German word Muffen , the plural of Muffe meaning a small cake. The Muffin Man was a real guy! He delivered muffins to homes along Drury Lane in England. American muffins are similar to a cupcake in size and cooking methods but cupcakes are almost always made with cake batter. The blueberry muffin is the official state muffin of Minnesota. The corn muffin is the official state muffin of Massachusetts. Today’s Food History 1829 Yuengling Brewery in Pennsylvania opened. It is the oldest brewery still operating in the U.S. 1872 Cyrus W. Baldwin received a patent for an electric elevator. It was installed in the Stephens Hotel in New York City. 1872 Silas Noble and J.Cooley of Massachusetts were issued a patent on a toothpick manufacturing machine. 1872 Luther Childs Cro
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