Break Fast

Rugelach

2026-09-20T04:54:20-04:00September 20th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Yom Kippur|Tags: , , , |

A family favorite and one of my all time favorite cookies are rugelach--an Eastern European Jewish confection that is a cross between a cookie and a pastry. These crescent shaped beauties are made from a cream cheese dough. They are tender and flaky, and filled with a variety of spreads before rolling and shaping them. [...]

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

2026-09-19T15:27:50-04:00September 19th, 2026|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Cakes, Dairy, Desserts, Yom Kippur|Tags: , |

This scrumptious cake is a family favorite and my most requested dessert recipe.  I always have one of these on hand to break the fast on Yom Kippur. 2 cups flour  1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces or 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 8 ounces or ½ pint sour [...]

Challah Pudding

2026-09-19T15:01:20-04:00September 19th, 2026|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Challah, Desserts, Shavuot, Side Dishes, Yom Kippur|Tags: , , |

I bake a lot of challah, so I usually have quite a bit leftover. I recently started to make challah pudding using day-old challah with great results. This recipe bakes up beautifully with a golden brown crispy crust and a light, fluffy, and flavorful interior.  Serve this scrumptious dish for brunch with some fresh fruit, [...]