I've always wondered...

[JJ Johnson]

I know it's baked, and that it goes with tea, but what IS it? Is it like a cookie, or a brownie, or a muffin, or what?

[Guest Vitamin X]

 

It's extremely similar to the English muffin, just not as sweet.

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

How about a scone?

[Guest Vitamin X]

Scones are thick bread that are flaky on the outside, and chewy on the inside for the most part. They come in a variety of flavors like this one which is orange and raisins:

or this one which is a little more plain:

 

At Starbucks, we usually sell cinnamon chip, cranberry orange, blueberry, and chocolate in the morning. They're better than I thought they would be.

[Dangerous A]

Biscotti's are better IMO.

[RepoMan]

 

It's extremely similar to the English muffin, just not as sweet.

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How are English muffins sweet?

 

Scones kick ass if done right, but most places I've tried them at screw it up,

[Jericholic82]

English muffins are ok, but I don't like them that much. They are fune with a fried egg on them on just with butter and jelly.

[Special K]

At the Safeway near my house they've started to sell loaves of english muffin bread. I need to try that out.

[Garth]

Both scones and crumpets are delicious. To eat scones right though you gots to be having it with clotted cream and jam. I'm not a big cream fan, but love scones and strawberry jam.

 

I don't remember a single instance however, when I have had both crumpets and tea. As far as American baked goods go, I'm eternally greatful for the blueberry muffin. They're the bomb, yo.

[Crimson Platypus]

English muffins are great with a little pizza sauce, some cheese, and a topping or two.

[Slayer]

VX sure knows a lot about English food..

[Guest Vitamin X]

I have to sell them at Starbucks.

 

I tend to know a lot about international foods, in general.

[Slayer]

I was worried you might be forgetting your Cubano roots