# Rugelach in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, we're tasting the history of Rugelach , the diminutive, crescent-shaped pastry that is a staple in Jewish bakeries and homes worldwide. Originating from the Ashkenazi Jewish communities of Poland, this treat's name derives from the Yiddish word rugel , meaning "little twist" or "roll." Unlike many puff pastries, authentic rugelach are made with a distinctive, rich, and tender cream cheese dough that is subtly tangy and flaky. This dough is rolled thin, cut into triangles, and then spread with a variety of sweet fillings before being rolled up from the wide end towards the point. While traditional fillings include cinnamon sugar, raisins, and chopped walnuts , modern iterations feature chocolate, raspberry jam, apricot preserves, and even poppy seeds, making the rugelach a versatile and beloved Jewish cookie served especially on Shabbat and holidays.

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