LEFSE RECIPE

Lefse Recipe – Lefse, a cherished Norwegian delicacy, is a soft and thin potato flatbread that holds a special place in Norwegian cuisine. With its delicate texture and subtle potato flavor, this versatile bread is perfect for wrapping up savory fillings or enjoying simply with butter and sugar.

Author: Earl Grey Rae

Potato Lefse
Makes 36 pieces

8 Cups Russet Potatoes, riced (about 10-12 potatoes)
1 Cup Whipping Cream
4 tsp. Salt
4 tsp. Sugar
½ Cup Butter
2 Cups Flour

1. Add cream, salt, sugar and butter to hot riced potatoes.
2. Beat with a mixer until smooth.
3. Chill in a covered container overnight.
4. Add flour. Mix well.
5. Roll into ¼ Cup sized balls.
6. Place balls on a cookie sheet; cover with a towel. Put in refrigerator.
7. Roll one ball at a time on a thin pastry cloth & fry on a hot lefse grill (about 450°) 2 to 4 minutes on each side.

A little side note-This past year I also made a gluten free lefse and it actually turned out almost exactly the same. All you need to do is substitute regular flour for an all purpose gluten free flour. Easy peazy. Lefse Recipe MORE DETAILS HERE >