VALLETTA — In a groundbreaking revelation, Maltese scientists have discovered that the original recipe for pastizzi comes from an ancient alien civilization. These aliens, they claim, are currently hiding among the cliffs of Għajn Tuffieħa.
Dr. Karmenu, head of the ‘Pastizzi Origins Project’ at the University of Malta, stated: “We always knew pastizzi were out of this world, but we didn’t expect them to literally be from another planet! The recipe is encoded in a bizarre series of symbols that look suspiciously like a mix of moon craters and traditional ‘pastizzi’ shapes.”
As news spread across the islands, the Maltese government declared a nationwide hunt for the extraterrestrial bakers. Local search teams, armed with rolling pins and bags of flour, have begun probing the cliffs where reports of suspicious baking noises emerged.
Aliens or Just Tourists?
Pawlu, a local fisherman often seen at Għajn Tuffieħa, shared his thoughts: “At first, I thought it was just more tourists looking for a good pastizz. Now, I’m seeing suspicious green lights at night. Maybe they’re just using the pastizzi for fuel?"
"I just want to know if they can prove their residency!”
Meanwhile, the Planning Authority has stepped in to regulate this search. They are asking teams to submit building permits for any structures they wish to erect to attract these alien bakers. Local landmarks will soon feature signs saying, “Aliens Welcome! Best Pastizzi Around!“
At press time, armed with a telescope and a box of pastizzi, awkward visitors from other planets were reportedly spotted trying to understand the concept of ‘ħobż biż-żejt’ on the Gozo ferry.