rugelach
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of rugelach
First recorded in 1940–45; from Yiddish rugelekh, rogelekh, plural of rugele, rogele
Explanation
Rugelach are baked pastries made with a dough containing cream cheese or sour cream. Resembling little croissants, most rugelach are filled with nuts, chocolate, or cinnamon sugar. These traditional Jewish treats originated in Poland, and the name rugelach derives from the Polish rogaliki, "little twists." The pastries are rolled and twisted into a crescent shape, using a deliciously rich dough that's wrapped around a sweet filling. Rugelach, long a favorite special occasion food in Jewish communities, is now so widely popular that it can be found in many bakeries, delis, coffee shops, and grocery stores.
Example Sentences
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The latter contains recipes and tips for making holiday cookies that are L.A. in spirit: citrusy gingerbread palm trees, rosy-pink rugelach and creme pies with a golden spin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Other elements of the installation that, well, felt real include an antique cash register, a traditional Greek diner coffee cup and the pickles in a jar atop the counter next to the rugelach.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
Could it be babka, a rugelach, or a date-smeared pistachio pizza?
From Washington Post ● Jun. 27, 2022
When I worked as a baker at Scratch, Phoebe Lawless's pie shop in North Carolina, one of the most popular pies ditched a flaky butter crust in favor of a tender rugelach one.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2021
“In my old neighborhood there was a Jewish bakery that had even better rugelach than these. We rode bikes there, and the owner gave us free samples all the time.”
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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