Lefse - Norwegian Potato Flatbread
Lefse is a traditional Norwegian potato flatbread that has been made in Scandinavia for centuries. It originally became popular due to its simple, inexpensive ingredients, but today it is an indispensable part of festive tables. Norwegian families have been making it for generations and serve it with various toppings, such as cinnamon and sugar or, in a savory version, with smoked salmon and sour cream. Lefse's light, soft texture makes it a perfect choice for breakfast or a snack.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 8
500
g
Cooked Potatoes
200
g
All-Purpose Flour
100
ml
Milk
50
g
Butter
5
g
Salt
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Preparation Steps
1
Mash the cooked potatoes in a bowl and let them cool to room temperature.
2
Add the melted butter, milk, and salt, then mix until smooth.
3
Gradually add the flour and knead until you get a soft, non-sticky dough.
4
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions, then shape them into balls.
5
On a floured surface, roll out the balls into thin rounds, about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.
6
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, then cook the lefse rounds one at a time for about 1-2 minutes on one side, until light brown spots appear.
7
Flip and cook for another 1 minute on the other side.
8
Keep the cooked lefse rounds wrapped in a kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.
9
Serve with butter, sugar, cinnamon, or savory fillings such as smoked salmon and sour cream.
