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Let's talk English Muffins . . . :)

momtochloe — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:24:01 GMT

I am a huge fan of Bays English Muffins but am not a fan of the price. Unfortunately I have run out of my stockpile and am now subject to whatever else is available in the store. Let's just say it's not going well this week.

Is there a brand of english muffins that you just love?

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lovethgedress — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:30:32 GMT

Bays for me and my family too!!!! Love them and won't buy anything else.

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DiAnne — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:33:18 GMT

I never tasted Bay's english muffins - are they regional? I am a fan of Wolferman's but have to buy them online. They have many interesting flavors. Of the ones in my local stores I like Thomas the best. They get crispy.

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KimmC — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:35:31 GMT

Oh boy do I love these..just discovered them a few months ago at one of our Target stores of all places....nowhere else around here carries them..not even other Targets. I don't think the price is too bad..love the texture.

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cancun08 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:46:23 GMT

I cast my vote for Wolfermans. Worth every penny, imo.

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AKgirl2 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:47:13 GMT

Bays? I wonder if they're just regional...I don't believe I've seen them when I lived in NY or UT or AZ... I would love to try them though per your high recommendations.

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momtochloe — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:47:49 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
I never tasted Bay's english muffins - are they regional? I am a fan of Wolferman's but have to buy them online. They have many interesting flavors. Of the ones in my local stores I like Thomas the best. They get crispy.

@DiAnne I just looked up Bay's English Muffins and didn't realize they originated in Chicago which is where I live!

They are rather different from regular english muffins as they are more light and airy which works well for me for breakfast (please know I used to love me some Wolferman's back in the day as you could make a meal out of one of their muffins!).

They are really good. Not sure if they sell them in your area but you can check out their website to see if they may be available in your area.

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momtochloe — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:49:43 GMT

@KimmC wrote:
Oh boy do I love these..just discovered them a few months ago at one of our Target stores of all places....nowhere else around here carries them..not even other Targets. I don't think the price is too bad..love the texture.

I am so going to Target tomorrow @KimmC . . . I am going through Bay's withdrawal . . . .

Thank you for the heads up, I really appreciate it!

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DiAnne — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:50:33 GMT

@momtochloe

Thanks. I will look for them.

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momtochloe — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:54:53 GMT

@AKgirl2 wrote:
Bays? I wonder if they're just regional...I don't believe I've seen them when I lived in NY or UT or AZ... I would love to try them though per your high recommendations.

@AKgirl2 if you have a moment, please check out their website so you can see if they are available in your area. I am rather embarrassed that I didn't realize they originated in the Chicagoland area which is where I live . . . yikes!

Please know I enjoy Wolfermann's or Thomas's english muffins but Bay's are much lighter and easier on my stomach first thing in the morning.

Next time I find them on sale I am going to buy a dozen bags of them . . .

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DiAnne — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:56:47 GMT

@momtochloe

I am in the Seattle area. They are sold in Fred Meyer, QFC and Safeway here.

Wolferman's are a meal. I used the cheese ones for buns on pulled pork sandwiches a couple of years ago. That got rave reviews.

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momtochloe — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:03:20 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
@momtochloe

I am in the Seattle area. They are sold in Fred Meyer, QFC and Safeway here.

Wolferman's are a meal. I used the cheese ones for buns on pulled pork sandwiches a couple of years ago. That got rave reviews.

@DiAnne I actually laughed out loud about your using Wolferman's muffins for a sandwich (excellent choice by the way) . . . a few months ago my friend had accumulated enough points to pay for a lunch for two at a rather nice restaurant and graciously invited me to come along. I giggled when (during reading the menu) she asked what a Wolferman english muffin was . . . I really like their Cheddar Cheese muffins for a variety of reasons . . . .

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:08:12 GMT

Are Bay's English muffins the ones always kept in the refrigerated section?

I love Thomas' English muffins. I'll have to try Bay's and I've never heard of Wolferman's.

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IamMrsG — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:14:25 GMT

I was a Thomas's fan until I tasted a Bay's muffin. It has been Bay's at our house ever since. @momtochloe, I can recommend this recipe for both quality and economy:

English Muffin Loaf

2 loaves, 16 slices per loaf

2 packages active dry yeast
6 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups milk
½ cup water
Cornmeal, yellow

Combine 3 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120º-130ºF). Add to dry mixture, beat well. Stir in remaining 3 cups of flour to make a stiff batter.

Spoon into two 8 ½” x 4 ½” pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.

Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Bake at 400º for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool.

To serve: Slice and toast.

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momtochloe — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:21:29 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
Are Bay's English muffins the ones always kept in the refrigerated section?

I love Thomas' English muffins. I'll have to try Bay's and I've never heard of Wolferman's.

@Sunshine Kate yes they are in the refrigerated case but they do store nicely for quite a while (hence my stock up reference). I would give them a try if they are in your area as they are a bit different than regular english muffins.

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cancun08 — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:22:15 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
Are Bay's English muffins the ones always kept in the refrigerated section?

I love Thomas' English muffins. I'll have to try Bay's and I've never heard of Wolferman's.

I was wondering the same thing about them being in the refrigerated section. Wolfermans website or catalog are the only way that I have ever ordered them.

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momtochloe — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:25:28 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
I was a Thomas's fan until I tasted a Bay's muffin. It has been Bay's at our house ever since. @momtochloe, I can recommend this recipe for both quality and economy:

English Muffin Loaf
2 loaves, 16 slices per loaf

2 packages active dry yeast
6 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups milk
½ cup water
Cornmeal, yellow

Combine 3 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120º-130ºF). Add to dry mixture, beat well. Stir in remaining 3 cups of flour to make a stiff batter.

Spoon into two 8 ½” x 4 ½” pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.

Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Bake at 400º for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool.

To serve: Slice and toast.

Oh my goodness @IamMrsG I am so flying to wherever you live to plant a big old MWAH on you for this! . . . . YAY as this would actually work better for me!

Thank you so much my friend, you have no idea how much I appreciate this!

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novamc1 — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:35:12 GMT

I choose English muffins for breakfast in a restaurant every time instead of regular toast. My number one favorite is Thomas and anything else just doesn't meet my definition of an English muffin. Prefer it toasted until lightly browned and crisp, not soggy and flabby and barely warm like so many breakfast restaurant joints serve their muffins.

I've had Wolferman's several times (by mail order), but they are so dense and heavy that I'd probably choose another type of bread if I really want "toast". I like the "nooks and crannies" in a Thomas muffin.

Thomas muffins also make wonderful tuna melt or ham and cheese melt sandwiches.

Have never heard of nor seen the Bays brand, but always willing to give something new a try if I find it.

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tedEbear — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:39:33 GMT

Did you check Amazon? They are listed there. I didn't check the specifics, just saw them listed.----------tedEbear

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DiAnne — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:42:07 GMT

@momtochloe

Refrigerated section? That is why I have never seen them. When I looked on website to see where they were sold - two of the stores I frequent and had never seen them. I will definitely check the refrigerated section.