Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of instant potato lefse, a delectable treat that combines the convenience of instant potatoes with the traditional flavors of Norwegian flatbread. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for this delectable dish, unlocking the secrets of creating a light, tender, and flavorful lefse that will tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you'll be able to transform instant potato flakes into a masterpiece that celebrates the rich heritage of Norwegian cuisine.
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INSTANT POTATO NORWEGIAN LEFSE
This is a traditional Norwegian dish that my Great Grandmother, Mina Taylor, would make that was handed down to us. As children, we always had lefse for our Christmas Morning breakfast. I found an easy way using instant potatoes and this makes the process a lot easier to make the lefse in the mornings! We would eat the cooked lefse by rolling the lefse in cooked bacon with cream cheese and it is so good that way! I am not including the refrigeration time, which could be anywhere from 2 hours to overnight, which is what I do when I make them for Christmas morning. You could also try using a gluten free flour to see if it would be used for a gluten free diet.
Provided by LDSMom128
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or pot, bring the water to boil and add the milk, butter, sugar, and salt. When the milk has come to a boil, add the potato flakes and stir until smooth. Pour the potatoes into a large bowl and refrigerate.
- When ready to make the lefse, take out 2 cups of potatoes at a time and add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of flour and stir until it becomes a workable dough. Flour a counter surface and roll the dough out as thin as possible. Cut individual slices with the a round cookie cutter, or the top of a medium sized glass.
- Add about 1 tsp oil to a skillet pan and cook the lefse for about 3-5 minutes, or when brown blisters start to form on the top. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Continue to cook the individual slices until the potato dough is gone. You may be able to cook several lefse at a time if you have a large enough skillet, if not cook one at a time. Any leftover cooked lefse may be refrigerate and used for about 3-5 more days.
INSTANT POTATO LEFSE
Make and share this Instant Potato Lefse recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sageca
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 100 3-inch pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place dry ingredients into 3 quart bowl.
- In a saucepan, bring to boil water, milk, Half & Half, and margarine.
- Stir liquid into bowl of potato mixture until smooth.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Lefse dough:.
- Work together with hands until flour has been absorbed. If sticky, add more flour. Place about 1 cup of dough on floured board and roll as thin as possible.
- Cut with 4-inch cookie cutter or 1 pound coffee can.
- Bake on hot griddle until light brown blisters appear; turn to complete baking. (Electric skillet or pancake griddle set at 400 degrees F.).
- Repeat process until all of potato mixture is used. Yield: 100 (3-inch) pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 106.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.5
INSTANT POTATO LEFSE RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by รก-6994
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the above ingredients in two batches. It will make it easier to handle. In the evening prior, mix 4 1/2 c of Potato Buds in a mixing bowl with 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp salt. Set aside and in a saucepan, combine 1/2 c butter, 1/2 cup Half & Half, and 3 c water. Bring to a boil. Once the mix is boiling, add in the dry ingredients until well blended. Repeat with the second batch. When both batches are done, place them in a cake pan and pat down evenly. Place a paper towel over the potatoes and then cover with plastic or foil. The paper towel will protect the potatoes from moisture by absorbing condensation that may form in refrigeration. Next morning, divide the dough into 2 batches. Remove 1 batch and place in a mixing bowl. Place the remaining batch back into the refrigerator. Add 1 1/2 cups flour to mixture. Knead a few minutes, adding more flour as needed. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop into balls enough for 1 lefse. Keep balls stored in refrigerator in a bowl or on a cookie sheet. Take out a couple at a time. Heat the lefse griddle to 400 deg. Prepare the lefse board by working flour onto the pastry cloth on the board. If using a covered rolling pin, dust with flour. Begin rolling out the balls into thin flat round sheets. When rolled out, transfer to the lefse griddle. Note: Be careful not to over flour when rolling out the dough. Too much flour will cause the lefse to become tough, dry and crack around the edges when cooking.
Tips:
- If you don't have a potato ricer, you can grate the cooked potatoes on the large holes of a box grater.
- Be sure to use cold butter or shortening when making the dough. This will help to keep the dough from becoming greasy.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water or milk.
- When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking.
- If the dough is too thick, it will be difficult to roll out. If the dough is too thin, it will be difficult to handle.
- When cooking the lefse, be sure to use a hot griddle or skillet. This will help to create a nice, even brown color.
- Serve the lefse warm with butter, sugar, or your favorite topping.
Conclusion:
Lefse is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be stored for several days. With so many different ways to enjoy it, lefse is a great addition to any meal.
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