Thai Xiang Bakery Fruit Cake Introduction
On the streets of Xinhua, there are several old shops, with the most famous being Thai Xiang Bakery (No. 431, Zhongzheng Road). Known for its outer layer made of glutinous rice flour, the bakery specializes in fruit pastries filled with sweet potatoes, orange juice, and maltose, as well as postpartum cakes smeared with brown sugar and maltose, both of which are signature items. With a thin and crispy crust and a moderate sweetness in the filling, these treats offer a flavor that's unique and not found elsewhere; they are definitely worth a try. *Baroque architecture for 60 years* Operated by the second generation, it has been in business for more than 60 years (first generation run by an uncle) *Fruit pastries are also known as Town Pastries: Initially referred to as (water pastries)* Origin of water pastries: Citizens of Xinhua District would prepare red steamed buns on one of the following days the year after having a baby boy: January 20, February 15, February 22, or April 15, varying by village; however, red steamed buns do not last long, which later led to the change to...
