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Lefse

Norway

Norwegian-Americans celebrate their heritage through lefse-making. Deeply tied to Scandinavian-American identity.

Norwegian potato flatbread — thin, soft and slightly chewy, made from riced potato and flour. A Norwegian Christmas tradition eaten with butter and cinnamon sugar.

Authentic Norway Lefse recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
395 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

500gfloury potatoes, boiled and riced
150gplain flour
50gbutter
1 tspsalt
1 tspsugar
butter and cinnamon sugarto serve

Method

1

Rice potatoes while hot. Cool completely. Mix with butter, salt and sugar.

2

Add flour to form a soft dough. Divide into balls. Roll each paper-thin.

3

Cook on a dry hot griddle 2 minutes each side until spotted.

4

Serve warm with butter and cinnamon sugar.

Chef's Tip

The potatoes must be completely cold before adding flour — warm potatoes absorb more flour and produce a tougher lefse.

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