NORWEGIAN POTATO LEFSA

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Traditional Norwegian Potato Lefsa that's usually reserved for holiday meals. NOTE: It is important that dough balls stay cold till they are rolled out.

Provided by Thomas

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 baking potatoes, scrubbed
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and place them in a large pot with a large amount of water. Bring water to a boil, and let the potatoes boil until soft. Drain and mash well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 cups mashed potatoes, cream, butter, salt, and sugar. Cover potatoes and refrigerate over night.
  • Mix flour into the mashed potatoes and roll the mixture into balls about the size of tennis balls, or smaller depending on preference. Keep balls of dough on plate in the refrigerator.
  • Taking one ball out of the refrigerator at a time, roll dough balls out on a floured board. To keep the dough from sticking while rolling it out, it helps to have a rolling pin with a cotton rolling pin covers.
  • Fry the lefsa in a grill or in an iron skillet at very high heat. If lefsa brown too much, turn the heat down. After cooking each piece of lefsa place on a dishtowel. Fold towel over lefsa to keep warm. Stack lefsa on top of each other and keep covered to keep from drying out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.6 calories, Carbohydrate 133.4 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 989.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

NIGHTRAEL
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I tried this recipe and it didn't turn out well. The lefsa was too thick and dry. I think I may have overcooked it. I'll try again with a different recipe.


PHELADI PhALA
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Lefsa is one of my favorite Norwegian treats! This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The lefsa is soft and chewy, with a slightly sweet flavor. I love serving it with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.


mesay endale
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This was my first time making lefsa and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the lefsa was perfect. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.


shahzman 635
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I've made this lefsa recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The potato flavor is subtle and the lefsa is so soft and pliable. I like to serve it with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, or with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Leftovers can be store