<human>:  Why are they called English muffins?
<bot>: They are called English muffins because they were invented in England. In the late 1700s, bakers in England began making small breads that were baked on a griddle and then split open to make a sandwich. These small breads were called “muffins” and the name stuck. The English muffin is a simple and delicious breakfast food that can be eaten on its own or with butter and jam.