Teiglach

Teiglach, sometimes spelled taiglach or teglach, are delightful knotty pastries boiled in a sweet honey syrup. These treats hold a cherished place in Ashkenazi Jewish traditions, particularly enjoyed during holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Purim.

The origins of teiglach trace back to Roman times when people created fried dough strips coated in honey, known as vermiculos. Italian Jews adopted this delectable treat, though it vanished from their culinary traditions during the Middle Ages.

By the 12th century, Franco-German rabbis began referencing a similar dish called vermesel or verimlish—fried or baked dough strips covered in honey, traditionally presented at the start of the Sabbath meal. Over time, this dish's name evolved into gremsel and later chremsel in Eastern Europe.

Teiglach gained significant popularity during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Their honey-laden sweetness symbolizes the hope for a sweet and prosperous year ahead.