What is a rugelach?

Pronounced ROO-guh-lah and translated as "little twist" in Yiddish, our Eastern European Jewish cookies are crafted with a buttery, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth dough and filled with vibrant flavors. From classic apricot and chocolate to Asian-inspired flavors like ube and matcha, these treats turn coffee breaks, holidays, and everyday moments into something special.

From rugelach to our newest menu item, Milk Bread Babka, every bite is made with joy in Austin, Texas. Ready to taste the twist?

Our Bite-sized Bakery

New York Treats in Central Texas

We moved from NYC to Austin in 2020 and missed our favorite Jewish delis and Chinatown bakeries. To fill this gap, we simply started baking our own rugelach and babka.

We now get to share these nostalgic, New York flavors with you!

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Our Little Twist

Rooted in our Jewish and Asian heritages, our creative collabs celebrate the best of both worlds, such as matcha rugelach and milk bread babka. Rich yet perfectly balanced, our fusion baked goods are unlike anything else in Austin.

Your Purchase Makes a Difference

We are a nonprofit home bakery with a mission of positive social impact and sustainability. Founded in November 2024, we are committed to donating our proceeds to local organizations and causes.

Testimonials

See what the rest of Austin, TX, is saying here.

This was my introduction to rugelach cookies and I was not disappointed! They’re delicious, guilt free bites. I thought they had just the right amount of jam/sweetness and walnut bits, wrapped in melt-in-your-mouth dough. I’ve tried the variety of flavors - my favorites are the fruity ones and Pandan. Definitely buying some for the family to enjoy for the holidays.

Emi Xhemali

I was lucky enough to be gifted a delicious batch of rugelach from Little Twist Bakery! Or rather… my four-year old daughter was. But I didn’t tell her about them… instead I kept them to myself and had them for breakfast every day for at least a week! The dough was super flaky without being dry. And the filling had just the right amount of sweetness with a pinch of savory. I have a sweet tooth but I try to have savory breakfasts most of the time. So it was a win! About to put in my next order but I’ll get extra and share this time.

Alana Fernandez

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