"If you can't make it through a pack of store-bought English muffins by the time they go stale or moldy, rest assured that you can pop them right into the freezer for a few months. But, then comes the challenge of defrosting them once you're ready to eat them. The good news is that you don't have to flip between your microwave and your toaster to bring your English muffins back to life."
"You'll want to set your toaster on the medium setting before prying the muffin open with a fork and popping it in. It may take a couple of toasts to reach your desired level of doneness. You can also use a defrost setting on your toaster, though not all appliances have them. The toaster is a relatively quick and easy way to defrost an English muffin - especially if you prefer yours toasted anyway."
"But, if you prefer something a little softer, you may want to use your microwave to defrost them instead. To help the muffins retain their moisture, wrap them up in a paper towel before hitting the "defrost" button. It's important to note that the microwave defrost setting varies depending on your appliance, and you don't want to cook the muffins so long that all of their moisture gets zapped out. Short increments and low power are the key to a super soft muffin that tastes and feels like it's freshly homemade."
English muffins freeze well for a few months and retain good texture when properly defrosted. For a toasted finish, set the toaster to medium, pry the muffin open with a fork, and toast; multiple short toasts may be necessary and a toaster defrost setting can help if available. For a softer muffin, microwave wrapped in a paper towel on defrost or low power using short increments to preserve moisture. To prevent a frozen center, lower the toast setting or briefly thaw in the microwave before finishing in the toaster. Avoid high microwave power or long times to prevent drying out the muffins.
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