Residents of Oakhaven were met with a surreal spectacle this morning as the town’s beloved “Crusty Corner” bakery experienced an unexpected quantum phenomenon. Witnesses reported a blinding flash emanating from the establishment, followed by a series of audible “pops” and the distinct aroma of burnt butter.
Initial reports suggest an experimental new baking method, utilizing entangled flour particles, went awry. The result? Croissants that, according to a shaken baker, “achieved a level of flakiness hitherto unknown to science, then decided to express that flakiness outwards.” No injuries were reported, though several nearby windows sustained minor pastry shrapnel damage.
Authorities have cordoned off the area as researchers from the Oakhaven Institute of Applied Gastronomy investigate the incident. They hope to understand the precise quantum entanglement parameters that led to the savory explosion, and whether this breakthrough can be harnessed for more controlled culinary advancements, or if it simply means a lifetime supply of exploding pastries.