Corgis have clearly captured widespread admiration, and nowhere is that more evident than at Panya, a bakery based in Japan. The shop has channeled its affection for the breed into an unexpected culinary creation: specially shaped buns. But rather than molding them into charming canine faces, the bakers took a far more unconventional route.
Panya unveiled pastries designed to resemble the plump, rounded backsides of corgis. The dough itself relies on rice flour, while the interior hides generous spoonfuls of apple jam or smooth custard.
Once baked, the treats develop a golden-brown hue closely mirroring a corgi's coat. Tiny dough tails and stubby legs are added for effect, finished off with dabs of dark chocolate or food coloring. Once the pastries have cooled down, the bakers make a small incision right down the middle to amplify the lifelike resemblance.
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Background on the Corgi Breed
For most of its early history, the corgi remained a relatively uncommon sight. That changed once the breed made its debut appearance at a dog show in 1892, sparking immediate fascination. However, it was really the royal connection that propelled corgis into the spotlight. In 1933, the Duke of York gifted a corgi puppy to his daughters, including young Elizabeth, who would eventually become Queen Elizabeth II, alongside her sister Margaret Rose.
It seems the public's fondness for these dogs has now extended into the realm of baked goods.
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