English Muffins are not a muffin in terms of the muffin definition. They are not a quick bread like muffins are, as they use yeast. The muffins were first called English Muffins to distinguish them from regular muffins. English Muffins are sometimes compared to a crumpet because they are both made on the griddle, but crumpets are more sponge-like, while English Muffins are more spongy in texture.