Linyi is a city of food, and many special foods are deeply loved by people. Among them, the most famous one is Jinfeng shortcake. Jinfeng shortcake is sweet and delicious, with soft taste, which is a must-see food in Linyi.
Jinfeng shortcake originated in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. Legend has it that at first, a chef was making a cake when he suddenly saw a flying golden phoenix. In a flash of inspiration, he rolled the dough into a spiral and made this special cake. Therefore, Jinfeng shortcake means good luck and happiness.
The production process of Jinfeng shortcake is very precise, which requires many complicated steps such as kneading, fermentation, kneading, rolling and slicing, which tests the chef's skills. However, after the success, the Jinfeng shortcake presented to people is golden in color and beautiful in shape, which makes people want to have another bite.
In Linyi, many time-honored food stores sell Jinfeng shortbread, the most famous of which is Tianjie Jinfeng Twist Hall on Tianjie Snack Street. Jinfeng shortcake here is well-made and tastes very authentic. Every time you pass by here, you will see a long queue of diners waiting to taste Jinfeng shortcake, which shows its popularity.
Linyi's food culture is very rich, and Jinfeng shortcake is just one of the representatives. Its food has attracted countless diners to taste and become one of Linyi's special foods.