On Wednesday at the cross or Sredokresie (fourth) week of Lent, as a reminder of the approaching passion of the cross of the Savior (because the post had already reached the middle!) traditionally baked crosses (crosses, Krestovsky, Christy or Christy) - cookies in the shape of a cross. To reverse the cross, said, "Half-cross - half of the post." Crosses may be in different forms, but most often they are symmetrical, equilateral, placing one strip on another, or cut with a special cutter. And decoration in the form of colorful candied fruits strengthens the fasting person in their deeds, Recalling that the Passover is coming! Cookies this recipe turns out light, tender and rather sweet. Try it, and with the half post You! ;) The recipe is from the book "the Orthodox meal. From carnival to Easter"