National Muffin Day

February 20, 2022 is National Muffin Day. Muffins are a classic breakfast item that are well-loved all over the country and they make great snacks as well. They come in a great number of varieties such as English muffins, Portuguese muffins and “cruffins”- croissant/muffin hybrids. They are also easy to make while including little ones for an introduction to baking. 

The history of muffins dates back to the 10th century in Wales, when the shape was formed from yeast and cooked on a standard pan. By the 19th century, the muffin grew in popularity and factories were built all over England dedicated to the art of muffin baking. 

If you want to try a new muffin recipe in honor of National Muffin Day, here are a few delicious options to try: 

• Banana Nut Muffins from Celebrating Sweets are topped with brown sugar and walnuts for the perfect sweet and crunch topping. 
• Once Upon a Chef has this recipe for classic blueberry muffins that have a sparkling sugar crust for the best sweet treat any time of day. 
• Try these bakery style chocolate chip muffins from Sugar Spun Run to bring a New York City baking display to your own kitchen and keep everyone drooling over your skills. 
• Erren’s Kitchen has an easy-to-follow recipe for corn muffins with a savory flavor that you can enjoy with lunch or dinner. 
• Try this recipe for cinnamon sugar donut muffins from The Salty Marshmallow that are best enjoyed fresh, so no need to worry about leftovers. 
• Dinner then Dessert has an interesting recipe for sausage pancake muffins that provide an easy breakfast on the go and are great to keep on hand for those mornings when you’re in a hurry. 
• These maple-chai pumpkin muffins from Taste of Home have a unique flavor to bring a cozy fall taste to your breakfast any time of year. 
• All Recipes has a classic recipe for their best-ever muffins that can be customized with any extra ingredient of your choice, such as strawberries or sprinkles. Get creative with it and make it your own!