As Purim approaches, anticipation builds for the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that mark the holiday. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous occasion is the hamantaschen—a triangular pastry filled with sweet fillings that represents the defeat of the villainous Haman.

In St. Louis, locals eagerly seek out these delectable delights made from scratch, embracing tradition with every bite. From home bakers to small businesses, the city offers an array of options for enjoying these festive pastries.

Delectable Dough Bakery

Jodie Bertish of Delectable Dough Bakery is back for another hamantaschen season—this time with a new setup. No longer operating out of Trolley Stop Bakery, Jodie has transitioned to a home bakery model. For larger orders like hamantaschen, she has secured a licensed commercial kitchen to ensure quality and compliance.

This year, her hamantaschen will be available from March 1 through March 31. Pick-up is available at her home in the 63146 area and delivery options are also offered.

Delectable Dough Bakery is accepting orders on their website at delectabledough.com, or by emailing [email protected] or calling 314-537-2341.

For more details, refer to her flyer or reach out directly.

Just Like Mom’s Bakery

The mother-daughter team of Peggy Umansky and Alana Minoff offer made-to-order homemade hamantaschen flavored on the doughy outside as well as the inside filling.

Pastry flavors include vanilla, chocolate, chocolate chip and rainbow while filling flavors are poppyseed, fruit, s’mores, chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate and peanut butter and even savory options.

They can accommodate special requests. Minimum order of six for $15 or 12 for $30. Call 314-303-0861 to order and for details or email [email protected]. Pick-up is available in Olivette or Chesterfield. Their hamantaschen are not kosher.

Mochi Monster Cookies

Haley Beth Organ, founder of Mochi Monster Cookies, will be selling hamantaschen again this year. Her specialty is gluten- and dairy-free treats.

This year’s hamantaschen flavors include chocolate, raspberry and poppyseed. A dozen costs $30.

Pick-ups are available in Chesterfield on Sunday, March 9 and in Holly Hills on Wednesday, March 12. Other pick-up arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, visit Mochi Monster Cookies on Facebook.

Sprinkles by Miriam

Miriam Schwab’s hamantaschen are priced at $18 per pound and she offers the following flavors:

• Vanilla dough: Lemon curd, Biscoff, chocolate chip cookie, brownie, hazelnut with Kahlua drizzle, apricot and raspberry
• Chocolate dough: Biscoff, chocolate chip cookie, raspberry and hazelnut with Kahlua drizzle

Pick-up is available in University City. Orders can be placed by calling 561-542-4923 or emailing [email protected].

Toby’s Challa House & Bake Shop

Toby Elefant has been baking hamantaschen for more than 30 years. The University City resident who runs her business, Toby’s Challa House & Bake Shop, out of her home enjoys making the three-sided pastries because they are for Purim, “a beautiful yontif [holiday],” she said.

“It’s the day that all of Israel was saved from being annihilated. It’s a very special time of simcha, happiness,” said Elefant, a member of Agudas Israel of St. Louis, an Orthodox congregation.

Elefant uses a recipe she got from a friend she met during elementary school in Far Rockaway, N.Y.

This year, she is offering a variety of flavors of her certified kosher and pareve hamantaschen: chocolate, lemon, raspberry, apple, apricot, Bavarian cream and new this year, caramel. The cost is $16 per pound.

Orders must be placed by no later than March 17 to ensure availability. To order or for more information, call 314-281-6781 or email [email protected].

This year’s lineup of home bakers and small businesses ensures that no matter your taste or dietary needs, there’s a delicious hamantaschen waiting for you.

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