Pao Lai Xiang Bakery Introduction
Zhaobi Xiangbing, commonly known as "puffed cake," is about the size of a meat bun, with a smooth surface and a brown sugar color. The lid is stamped with the words "Baolai Xiang" in four corners. This traditional snack is an essential supplement for women in confinement in the ancient capital city. It involves frying sesame oil and placing it inside the cake, then making a small hole to crack in an egg, which is cooked before consumption. It is said to have benefits such as strengthening the waist, promoting bone health, and shrinking the uterus, making it part of the traditional therapeutic diet in the city. Another famous product is "Garlic Branch," made by kneading garlic paste with flour, rolling it into a twisted shape, and deep-frying it, then coating it with powdered sugar after cooling. Named "Garlic Branch" because it resembles deer antlers, its characteristics are crisp, fragrant, and sweet, making it the best-selling snack at Baolai Xiangbing shop. Other traditional pastries such as black bean paste, green bean cake, and meat pies are also notable. When visiting the Shuixian Temple Market, don't forget to try some.
