ruggelach
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Definition
Noun: A type of Jewish pastry of Ashkenazi origin. It is made from a dough, traditionally containing cream cheese, that is rolled around a sweet filling. The filled dough is then sliced into individual pieces before baking. Common fillings include combinations of raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, chocolate, or apricot preserves.
Usage
The word "ruggelach" refers specifically to the pastry itself, either as a singular item or as a collective plural for multiple pieces. - She baked a batch of delicious ruggelach for the holiday. - Would you like a ruggelach with your coffee? - The bakery sells several varieties of ruggelach.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the plural form "ruggelach" to refer to multiple pieces, though "ruggelachs" is also sometimes used.
- It is a culturally specific food item, strongly associated with Jewish cuisine and traditions, often served during holidays like Hanukkah.
Variants and Related Words
- Rugelach: A common alternate spelling.
- Rogaliki: A similar Polish pastry.
- Kipfel: A similar Austrian or German pastry.
Synonyms
- Pastry
- Cookie (in a broad, non-specific sense)
- Sweet roll
Related Phrases and Idioms
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the word "ruggelach." It is used literally to describe the food item.
Noun
- pastry made with a cream cheese dough and different fillings (as raisins and walnuts and cinnamon or chocolate and walnut and apricot preserves)