Pao Lai Xiang Bakery Introduction
Zhao Bi Xiang Bing, commonly known as "Puff Cake," is about the size of a meat bun, with a smooth surface and a brown sugar color. The top bears the stamp "Bao Lai Xiang" in three characters. This snack was a must-have for women in confinement in the old capital city. To prepare, sesame oil is fragrant, then placed into the puff cake, where a small hole is poked to crack in an egg, and after being fried, it is ready to eat. It is said to have benefits for strengthening the waist, stimulating bone growth, and contracting the uterus, representing a traditional medicinal food therapy in the capital city. Another famous product is "Garlic Twig," which is made by kneading garlic paste with flour, twisting it into a fried shape, then coating it with powdered sugar and letting it cool. Due to its resemblance to deer antlers, it is named "Garlic Twig." Its characteristics are crispy, fragrant, and sweet, making it the best-selling snack at Bao Lai Xiang Bing Shop. Other notable traditional pastries include black bean paste, green bean pastry, and meat buns. Don't forget to try them when visiting the Shuisian Temple Market.
