Teiglach facts for kids
Teiglach, Traditional Ashkenazi Holiday Dish
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| Type | Cookie |
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| Main ingredients | Honey |
Teiglach (pronounced TAY-glakh) are small, sweet pastries. They are shaped like little knots. These tasty treats are boiled in a sweet syrup made with honey. Teiglach are a special dessert for Ashkenazi Jews. They are often eaten during holidays like Rosh Hashana, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Purim. The name "Teiglach" comes from a Yiddish word meaning "little dough."
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The History of Teiglach
Teiglach have a very long history. They are similar to a dish made by the ancient Romans. The Romans made strips of fried dough covered in honey. They called this sweet treat vermiculi.
Teiglach in Jewish History
Jewish people in Italy started making a similar dish. However, it later became less common during the Middle Ages.
In the 12th century, Jewish leaders in France and Germany wrote about a dish. It was made of fried or baked dough strips covered in honey. They called it vermesel or verimlish. People often ate it at the start of the Sabbath meal.
How the Name Changed
Over time, the name of this sweet dish changed. In Eastern Europe, it was first called gremsel. Later, it became known as chremsel.
Teiglach for a Sweet New Year
Today, Teiglach are very popular during Rosh Hashanah. This holiday is the Jewish New Year. It is a tradition to eat sweet foods with honey. This helps to wish for a sweet and happy new year ahead.
See also
In Spanish: Teiglach para niños
