David! Wait!

In America, "muffins" and "English muffins" are completely different. A muffin is a small, cake-like thing, the popularity of which has been subsumed in recent years by the cupcake. An English muffin is a low, round disc of yeasted bread, usually dusted with corn meal. There's also a Portuguese muffin, which are larger, and richer.

I think that the English muffin is an American take on the crumpet. I'll admit to loving them both, but I prefer crumpets.

I have yet to experience the satisfaction of a pikelet.