Splitting them wrong

Splitting English muffins in half is possibly one of the most basic pieces of knowledge when it comes to eating them. After a recent TikTok video went viral, millions of people were left wondering if they even knew this basic tenet. Despite the fact that the instructions are printed right on the box, using a fork to perforate and then split the muffin is not as simple as it appears. Most people, it appears, have been cutting open their muffins with a knife.

It may appear to be a trivial distinction, but there is a reason for this. A knife cleanly severs the open holes, but that's not what you want in a muffin. Using a fork separates each hole unevenly, resulting in more pronounced nooks and crannies that toast and crisp in distinct ways. Don't worry if you don't have a fork. You could also pry the muffin apart with your hands and let the seam form naturally.