However, for every post talking about it, there are just as many comments pointing out that it’s fake. So, which side is correct? And does Japanese hamster bread even exist?
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Well, the answer is no, but also yes. The images that Japanese hamster bread has become famous for are actually not really bread. They are adorable hamster figures created by a Japanese artist named Yumi Nakano who runs a Twitter page called ‘hamuco’. On the hamuco Twitter page, you can see plenty of her art pieces, mostly featuring her hamster figurines from creation to completion.
So, unfortunately, the kawaii (cute) hamsters you see aren’t real, but that doesn’t mean Japanese hamster bread itself isn’t real. Japan loves hamsters, and people love making kawaii treats. Japan is also famous for bread products like Japanese sweet bread. Thanks to these factors, there are actually recipes online to create your own.
So today, let’s quickly talk about two different versions and how to make one of them.
If you search “hamster bread recipe” online, you can easily find these two recipes. One is a translated recipe for a savory take on the hamster bread by a Japanese creator who loves to make cute Japanese bread creations. In their version, you create an adorable hamster face with raisin eyes, cute hands holding a nut, and a tasty roasted ham filling, perfect for a more savory bread treat in the same family as Japanese curry bread.
The other recipe is by a Korean DIY YouTuber and has been translated into English for any English speaker’s enjoyment. This recipe creates a cute, little pastry that looks like a hamster lying down. This one is a bit on the sweeter side with a mochi (Japanese rice cake) filling that can be changed for those who want something even sweeter. It’s even a no-bake recipe.
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However, the second recipe lacks measurements for ingredients, so only an experienced baker can recreate it. So today, let us introduce the more savory Japanese hamster bread recipe with you today.
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There you have it. Now you know how to make Japanese hamster bread a reality in the form of a savory, tasty snack.
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