Let me get into this discussion about crumpets, English muffins and scones. Living in the "colonies" we know all about these English inventions!!

Most of you know what English muffins are -they are circular and yes, you can split them - they are like coarse bread.
Crumpets on the other hand are unlike muffins - the main difference being that they are "cheweier" - not sweet but you can put butter on them when they are hot and the butter does melt right through them - they seem to have "holes" in them and you can also then put whatever you like on them. They are more yellow in colour. Of course they now make them square - blasphemy!! Here is a perfect picture of a crumpet from Wiki :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrumpetNow scones - these are a whole new ball game - so to speak. Rob, I'm not sure what scones you make - but the scones that we have here - taught to us by the English of course, are more like "rock cakes" (?) - they are very light and usually sweet. I believe the scones that you make are called biscuits here? correct me if I'm wrong. Here are some pictures of scones from Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SconesJust adding to the general discussion!! LOL
Irene