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A muffin is a type of bread that is baked in small portions. Many forms are somewhat like small cake or cupcake in shape, although they usually are not as sweet as cupcakes and generally lack frosting. Savory varieties, such as muffins, also exist. They generally fit in the palm of an adult hand, and are intended to be consumed by an individual in a single sitting.

In commonwealth countries muffin can also refer to a disk-shaped .English muffin As American-style muffins are also sold in Commonwealth countries, the term muffin can refer to either product, with the context usually making clear which is meant.

There are many varieties and flavors of muffins made with a specific ingredient such as blueberries, chocolate chips, cucumbers, raspberry, cinnamon, pumpkin, date, nut, lemon, banana, orange, peach, strawberry, boysenberry, almond, and carrot, baked into the muffin. Muffins are often eaten for breakfast; alternatively, they may be served for tea or at other meals.