Lean pastries

John of the Ladder is one of the most revered saints in Russia. On Sunday of the fourth week of Great Lent, they bake ladders - special lean cookies. The ladders look like a ladder, boats with cross bars. They are made in memory of the main work of S

Oven-baked yeast buns are great for a cozy family tea party when you pair them with jam, butter, or both. In addition, such pastries can be served with broth or any soup, and can also be used to make burgers (if you make the products larger). I mean,

Lean rye cakes are a cross between pastries for tea and ordinary bread. That is, they, of course, can be served with a bowl of soup, but at the same time they are good on their own, in their pure form. In Soviet times, buying rye cakes was not so eas

The Annunciation - the day when the archangel descended to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the good news of the conception of Christ by her - most often falls on Great Lent. On this day, an indulgence is made for the Orthodox, and they can eat fis

The traditional Russian pie is especially relevant on those fasting days when fish is allowed. The combination of fresh and smoked fish makes it incredibly tasty.

Lenten potato pies are so tasty that you will want to cook them at other times of the year. Yes, and they look very appetizing: a strong brew is responsible for the ruddy crust, with which the products are lubricated from above (instead of the yolk o

Very juicy, fragrant gingerbread! Treat yourself and your loved ones with this lean pastry!