If you've ever been to one of Danny Serfer's eating establishments — Blue Collar or Mignonette — chances are you've tried his beloved Portuguese muffin. The Central Bakery delicacies from Fall River, MA, are a slightly sweeter cousin of the English Muffin that serve as the bread in many of Serfer's breakfast classics like the duck "McMuffin" and the "Corbencito."
Inspired by Breakfast Week here at Eater, Serfer wrote a poem about his favorite carb vessel, so without further adieu:
Ode to the Portuguese Muffin
by Chef Danny Serfer
Baked in New England
And shipped to my restaurants weekly
On top of my burgers, muffulettas and Benedicts
It is the P-Muff I trust uniquely
For breakfast, lunch or dinner
They are my favorite vehicle
With artichokes, pulled pork and eggs
The flavor is unbeatable
Tougher than an English Muffin
They are strong and never crumble
They withstand the weight of a meaty patty
And can stop those pesky tummy grumbles
Brioche, English Muffin and white bread
Had a threesome style baby
To create my love, the P-Muff
For the breakfast spot that someday maybe