LEFSE(FROM NORWAY TO NORTH DAKOTA)
Lefse, Norwegian potato crepes, are popular in North Dakota, particularly during the winter holiday season. The thin, delicate flatbreads are cooked in a skillet until lightly browned, spread with butter and sugar and then rolled into a thin tube. Good thing one recipe makes nearly 30 crepes; they'll go quickly! Around 1870 many European immigrants from Norway settled in North Dakota's northeastern corner, especially near the Red River. They are famous for their lefse. Icelanders also arrived from Canada. From the Cooking Channel.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 28 lefse
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and simmer gently until a fork goes through the potatoes with little resistance, about 40 minutes.
- Cut the potatoes into smaller chunks and press through a ricer. If you don't have a ricer, peel the potatoes and mash with a fork or masher. Measure out 4 loosely-packed cups of riced potatoes and put in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream, butter, sugar and salt in a small pot until the butter melts. Add the butter/cream mixture to the potatoes and mix gently. Put the mashed potatoes in the refrigerator to cool down, about 30 minutes. Once cooled completely, add the flour and work it gently into the potatoes. Do not over work the dough. Allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Take 2 tablespoons of dough and form it into a ball. Sprinkle flour on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a very thin circle, about 1/16-inch thick and 7 inches wide. Flour the dough as necessary to avoid sticking.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Turn the parchment or wax paper upside down and gently peel off the thin circle of dough onto your hand. Place the dough directly in the heated skillet. Cook on one side until some brown speckles start to form, about 1 minute, and then flip the dough and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the cooked lefse to a plate and keep covered with a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- To serve, spread butter and sprinkle sugar on a warm lefse and roll it up. If the lefse is cold, you can warm it up quickly in a heated skillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 97.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.5
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Sadaf Noreen
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have the time to make it.
Madusanka Madusanka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I'm willing to try this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not sure how this recipe will turn out, but I'm excited to try it.
Botshelo Mogotsi
[email protected]This recipe looks a little complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.
Tricia Lee
[email protected]I'm not sure I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see what I can find.
Woke__ Beats
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I'll definitely be trying it out.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to try lefse for a long time.
Bindu Paudel
[email protected]Lefse is a beautiful bread. I can't wait to try making it.
Mere Vitutuki
[email protected]I'm sure this recipe will be a hit at my next party. Thanks for the inspiration!
Marialus Andrade
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to learn about Norwegian culture. I'm excited to try it out.
Priya Sk
[email protected]I can't wait to try making lefse. It looks like the perfect comfort food.
Christo Venter
[email protected]I'm always looking for new bread recipes to try, and this one looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Cade Daimond
[email protected]I've never had lefse before, but I'm definitely going to try it now. It looks delicious!
Sherneen Welsh
[email protected]Lefse is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's also a good way to get kids involved in cooking, as it's a relatively simple recipe to follow.
Adelaide Kaltain
[email protected]I've made lefse a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. They love the unique flavor and texture. It's also a lot easier to make than I thought it would be.
Kwaw Enock
[email protected]I love the slightly tangy flavor of lefse. It's also very soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy edge. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, wraps, or just eating on its own.
David DeLeon
[email protected]Lefse is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be served with a variety of toppings, both sweet and savory.