Fu-Lai Handmade Bun Introduction
Li Tuge (born 1935) started making handmade steamed buns and baozi in 1971 to support his family, selling them from a cart in nearby villages. Later, he established a regular selling spot at the entrance of the Fuyuan Temple in Fucai Village. In 2003, due to his advanced age, his son Li Yongchun (born 1970) took over the business and opened a breakfast shop at their residence, No. 37, Fucai Village, operating only in the morning from 5 AM to 9 AM. In 2011, Li Yongchun's wife, Peng Xiaoling, along with her sister-in-law, expanded their sales to Dongshi, setting up a stall in a busy area in front of the Dongshi Township Farmers' Association, branded as "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns" to sell handmade steamed buns and baozi. Due to the authentic craftsmanship, the business flourished and became a well-known snack stall in Dongshi. "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns" uses high-gluten flour and is made entirely by hand without machines. The fillings for the baozi include cabbage, pork, carrots, and adzuki beans, with the adzuki beans added to enhance the sweetness and taste of the baozi. In addition to baozi and steamed buns, "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns" also sells fried dough twists. Both baozi and steamed buns are prepared at the Fucai residence and kept warm before being heated for sale, while the fried dough twists are made at home and fried on-site at the market.
