tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post7240429332787738473..comments2024-03-04T03:30:51.075-08:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: English Muffins for Valentine's DaySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-38280264092945072932013-03-26T11:42:00.488-07:002013-03-26T11:42:00.488-07:00My grangirl was singing the Muffin Man song the ot...My grangirl was singing the Muffin Man song the other day! I have never made English muffins....or anything much with yeast. Guess at my advanced age, I need to learn how to REALLY bake!scootingrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710754536857398106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-61409675954263375242013-02-17T12:43:08.941-08:002013-02-17T12:43:08.941-08:00I love making english muffins! Yours are perfectl...I love making english muffins! Yours are perfectly round(!)...I must start using a cutter, I just free-shape the dough. The come out roud-ish, but not uniform like yours. And the muffin splitter....never knew it existed. Soliloquy of Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936568304566619410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-5151693640653757062013-02-16T12:14:48.298-08:002013-02-16T12:14:48.298-08:00Yummy Susan, Your muffins look amazing! Thanks for...Yummy Susan, Your muffins look amazing! Thanks for the recipe and tips.<br /><br />Joyous Wishes, LindaLinda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00847981779162054822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-43107224870301001462013-02-16T08:14:47.179-08:002013-02-16T08:14:47.179-08:00I really like English Muffins, and I bet these hom...I really like English Muffins, and I bet these homemade ones are wonderful! Will have to add this to my To Try list! :)NancyChttp://nancycreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-44128700679428519902013-02-15T08:18:05.921-08:002013-02-15T08:18:05.921-08:00now this really is my favorite of all recipes susa...now this really is my favorite of all recipes susan. english muffins hand made? i am going to have to stop at the bakery on my way to work this morning and pray they satisfy the huge craving i have now. i love warm crusty bread and when you said nooks and crannies. oh dear. oh dear. :)Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-77838554090405005552013-02-15T04:46:40.856-08:002013-02-15T04:46:40.856-08:00wow! I would never think to make my own english mu...wow! I would never think to make my own english muffins.<br />Susan, we finally got plowed out from storm Nemo on Tuesday and now have mail service back. yeah! good ole new england weather!<br />stamping sue<br />http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/stamping suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190644334669574160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-75117015517133100732013-02-14T20:09:53.996-08:002013-02-14T20:09:53.996-08:00Yum!!! The muffins are looking delish!!! Yum!!! The muffins are looking delish!!! Kamyriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856184455026650598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-8310449148047894172013-02-14T19:11:33.607-08:002013-02-14T19:11:33.607-08:00Hi Susan....Imagine you making your own English mu...Hi Susan....Imagine you making your own English muffins! You amaze me. I just think automatically of "Thomas" English Muffins. Your hubs is a lucky guy. <br /><br />Hope your day was wonderful. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-63812609388139010662013-02-14T16:58:41.747-08:002013-02-14T16:58:41.747-08:00I have an English muffin for breakfast every morni...I have an English muffin for breakfast every morning but I am POSITIVE that they are not as good as yours. I love it when you add poetry and other quotes with your recipes, Susan, and I definitely enjoy reading the memories that go with them.<br />Happy Valentine's Day, friend.<br />XOXO'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-52513130432253427032013-02-14T16:38:20.920-08:002013-02-14T16:38:20.920-08:00P.S. Persuasion has also become my favorite of all...P.S. Persuasion has also become my favorite of all the JA novels. Twins, separated at birth. :)Ellen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-86288449423761786922013-02-14T16:14:32.753-08:002013-02-14T16:14:32.753-08:00We love some English muffins here so these would b...We love some English muffins here so these would be so very welcome...oh butter in nooks and crannies...sigh....<br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />Hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-51197885176480789312013-02-14T15:09:09.351-08:002013-02-14T15:09:09.351-08:00Those look amazing! Thank you so much for the rec...Those look amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe! I know you will think this is silly.....but I've never even thought of making English muffins before!<br /><br />blessings,<br />kariannethistlewoodfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451238626991674963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-43141182383123170232013-02-14T13:56:10.643-08:002013-02-14T13:56:10.643-08:00Exactly! Because my recipes have no preservatives...Exactly! Because my recipes have no preservatives, freezing half of them for a later time (or when I'm traveling and hubby misses my baking:-)!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-56577374478577579062013-02-14T13:55:09.559-08:002013-02-14T13:55:09.559-08:00It's a great tool and makes the muffins taste ...It's a great tool and makes the muffins taste even better when the butter melts down into the crannies! And, you wouldn't get leftovers...you'd get the original! Happy Valentine's Day too, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-49046744511887395712013-02-14T11:33:47.493-08:002013-02-14T11:33:47.493-08:00What a great idea and to freeze some in the small ...What a great idea and to freeze some in the small ziplocks for future days!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-64398693281450331792013-02-14T11:21:34.867-08:002013-02-14T11:21:34.867-08:00My dear friend...if I was your neighbor, I would b...My dear friend...if I was your neighbor, I would be knocking on your door for leftovers ! I love English Muffins, even in the evening with butter and jam (for dessert)and my last cup of tea. Happy Valentine's Day to you !!<br /><br />PS..nifty gadget I must have...Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-18390071469766910802013-02-14T10:58:46.218-08:002013-02-14T10:58:46.218-08:00Melt in your mouth crazy delicious!! Yes, they ar...Melt in your mouth crazy delicious!! Yes, they are better and very easy to make--I promise:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-65166343970459767372013-02-14T10:58:01.654-08:002013-02-14T10:58:01.654-08:00I am going to try Spelt flour the next time I do t...I am going to try Spelt flour the next time I do these--you inspire me, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-41703182144527301752013-02-14T10:57:32.445-08:002013-02-14T10:57:32.445-08:00They were made by 6 a.m. this morning, I just did ...They were made by 6 a.m. this morning, I just did get around to posting because I'm trying to finish sugar cookies and brownies for the kid's Valentine's package that I'm oh, so late in sending out:-(( Happy V Day to you too, luv, MeSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-79852298587933152802013-02-14T10:57:05.701-08:002013-02-14T10:57:05.701-08:00Oh are they better than anything ever purchased in...Oh are they better than anything ever purchased in the store? Because they sure do look crazy delicious. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-42054054663443833072013-02-14T10:56:13.316-08:002013-02-14T10:56:13.316-08:00I do believe you're right--true English Muffin...I do believe you're right--true English Muffins, made in England, are made from a yeast batter and bubbles do form. I think these are the American version. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-51516257214525357092013-02-14T10:55:09.042-08:002013-02-14T10:55:09.042-08:00I was born in Memphis and lived there for 4 years ...I was born in Memphis and lived there for 4 years before my dad was stationed at Patuxent Naval Base in Maryland...does that qualify me? XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-86914652113312833612013-02-14T10:54:24.902-08:002013-02-14T10:54:24.902-08:00Chuck and Rosie are soooo lucky! I love how it...Chuck and Rosie are soooo lucky! I love how it's only 11 am and you have already made English muffins...You are amazing! I will give these a go for sure. I love toasted bread in any form. :) Happy Valentine's Day, Susan! Much lv, meEllen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-2601317712411838782013-02-14T10:45:18.076-08:002013-02-14T10:45:18.076-08:00I can't remember when I last had an English mu...I can't remember when I last had an English muffin. These look so good, Susan.<br /> Happy Valentines Day!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-12293047026450601662013-02-14T10:13:42.249-08:002013-02-14T10:13:42.249-08:00I never had an English muffin the whole time I was...I never had an English muffin the whole time I was growing up in England! We DID have pikelets,which look like the bottom half of a muffin with lots of little holes in them..I guess from where the batter had bubbled and burst.<br />Jane x<br />Jane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.com