NORWEGIAN POTATO FLATBREAD (LEFSE)

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This is my take on Norwegian flatbread. Without really knowing what I was doing, these came out delightfully tender, supple, almost fabric-like in texture, and tasting deliciously like something between a crepe and a potato pancake. They're traditionally served with butter and a sprinkle of sugar, but I also enjoy them with some smoked salmon, sour cream, and fresh dill. My other favorite topping combo is butter and some kind of berry jam and sour cream.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large russet potato
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an oven-safe skillet or baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Poke the potato skin all over with a knife and place on the prepared pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until very tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Let sit until cool enough to handle but still very warm.
  • Scoop potato flesh out into a bowl. Mash smooth with the back of a spatula until there are no lumps left. You can also use a potato ricer. Add the butter and mix until it disappears. Add the salt, sugar, and cream; mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Mix in flour in several additions until the dough is able to be kneaded by hand. Add enough flour to form a soft, but not too sticky, dough. You need to be able to roll it out fairly thin without it falling apart.
  • Wrap dough with plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Divide dough into 8 portions. Dust each with flour and roll out onto a well-floured kitchen towel to 1/8-inch thick, or thinner.
  • Heat a very lightly buttered nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lefse in the hot pan, poking the surface lightly with a fork, until golden brown blisters form, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stack on a plate as they're cooked and keep covered with a towel. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 296.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Sabur Mamun
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Fab Fivio
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll definitely be making these lefse again.


Md Jubras
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These lefse are so versatile. I've served them with butter and sugar, with jam, and even with savory fillings.


MD SHOIB SA
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make these lefse whenever I want.


Akhtar Nadan
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These lefse are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Mr. Grumpy
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I've never made lefse before, but this recipe made it so easy. The flatbreads turned out beautifully and they tasted delicious.


Bintgulam Ramlah
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I made these lefse for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


md Billal
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These lefse are amazing! They're so soft and flavorful. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Gift Oyibo
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I've been making lefse for years and this is the best recipe I've found. It's simple to follow and the flatbreads always turn out perfectly.


Basit Hussain
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This lefse recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The flatbreads are soft and pliable, with a slightly crispy exterior. I used a potato ricer to get the potatoes nice and fluffy. I also added a little bit of extra but