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Mom's Old-Fashioned Rugelach

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen pastries
Calories: 716kcal
Author: Shinee
Soft and fluffy mom’s old-fashioned rugelach are always a hit! These yeast leavened rugelach are light and tasty, and you can fill them with anything your heart desires.
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Ingredients

For dough:

  • 4 cups 500gr all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup 50gr sugar
  • 1 packet about 1 ½ teaspoons Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cup 300ml buttermilk (or milk)
  • 1/3 cup 80ml vegetable, or canola oil

For filling:

  • Nutella or jam, or raisins, or any kind of dried fruit, nuts, whatever your heard desires

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  • Stir in buttermilk (or milk) (NOT hot!) and vegetable oil.
  • Mix until dough ball forms.
  • Transfer the dough on lightly floured surface and knead for a minute to make a smooth ball.
  • Cover with the bowl and let rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and knead into smooth balls.
  • Working with each dough ball one at a time, roll them into a thin 11-inch circles.
  • Spread the filling of your choice (about 3-4 tablespoons of Nutella in my case) on each circle, if you want with filling. Then cut it into 12 equal wedges, as if you’re cutting a pizza. (If using dry filling like raisins, place it in the wide end of the wedge.)
  • Roll the triangles into a spiral, not too tight, but not too loose either.
  • Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  • Rest for about 20 minutes to rise.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Bake the rugelach for about 20 minutes, or until nice and golden brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Store cooled pastry in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These also freeze well. To freeze, place the rugelach in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Bring it to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcal
Carbohydrates: 112g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 372mg