The English muffin, known in several Latin American countries simply as "pan inglés" or "sandwich bread", is a classic of home baking and pastry. This bread has its roots in British tradition, where it is especially popular for preparing sandwiches, toast, and breakfasts. In other countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, English bread has been adapted to local customs, being a common accompaniment to quick and simple meals, due to its softness and light texture. Originally, this type of bread was made using natural yeast and baked in stone ovens, but today it is common to prepare it in modern ovens with ingredients accessible to all types of cooks.
In some places, the English muffin may be confused with the "English muffin", although they are different products: the English muffin is a bread with a soft crumb and thin crust, while the English muffin is a small, flat muffin, with a denser and more porous texture. Thus, each name and recipe responds to specific culinary traditions, but they share the common idea of a versatile and delicious bread.
