Hidden Gem: Yunlin Bakery's Mooncakes Sold Only Once a Year

A unique delicacy from Yunlin County is generating significant buzz, with gourmets and netizens hailing it as the "hidden version of Bu Er Fang." The highly sought-after mooncakes are crafted by students at the Douliu Vocational Training Center, part of the Yunlin County Labor Vocational Skills Promotion Association. However, these culinary delights are available only once a year, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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He has been teaching at the vocational training center for more than 10 years, generously sharing his baking techniques without reservation.

The baking program is led by Zheng Shengzheng, a retired master baker with decades of experience at Bu Er Fang before its name change. After retiring to Douliu, Zheng found a new purpose in passing on his extensive baking knowledge. For over a decade, he has been teaching at the vocational training center, generously sharing his expertise in bread and pastry making without reservation.

According to Zhang Minghua, director of the vocational training center, the association focuses on providing vocational training for unemployed individuals and those with disabilities. The mooncakes, initially made by students to share with family and friends, received overwhelming praise for their taste and quality, prompting inquiries about purchasing them. As the center is not a profit-driven organization, they began selling the mooncakes externally about four to five years ago, exclusively for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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The association's members are the unemployed and disabled. We offer various vocational training courses hoping to help members develop a skill for employment or entrepreneurship.

Zheng Shengzheng collaborates with the baking class students to produce the mooncakes. They are scheduled for shipment in five batches leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10, 14, 17, 21, and 23. Pre-orders are currently open, and interested individuals can contact the center at 05-5335799 or 0906-609268. The limited annual availability and the connection to a renowned bakery have made these mooncakes a highly anticipated treat.

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The baking class students bring the mooncakes they make in class home to share with relatives and friends, and everyone praises them, saying the taste and flavor are not inferior to Bu Er Fang.