Baolaixiang Bakery Introduction
Zhaobi Xiangbing, commonly known as "Puffed Cake," is the size of a meat bun, with a smooth surface and a brown sugar color. It has a stamped lid with the characters "Baolai Xiang." This snack was a must-have for women in confinement in the old capital city. The cake is filled with fragrant sesame oil, and a small hole is made to crack an egg into it; after frying, it is ready to eat. It is said to have benefits such as strengthening the waist, promoting bone health, and contracting the uterus, making it a traditional therapeutic food method in the old capital. Another famous product is "Garlic Branch," made from minced garlic mixed with flour, shaped into twists, deep-fried, and coated with powdered sugar to cool. Due to its resemblance to deer antlers, it is named "Garlic Branch." Its characteristics are crispiness, fragrance, and sweetness, making it the best-selling snack at Baolai Xiangbing shop. Other traditional pastries include black bean paste, mung bean cake, and meat cakes, which are also quite unique. When visiting the Shuixian Gong Market, don't forget to try them.
