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Norwegian Lefse Recipe

A traditional Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, flour, butter, and cream.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Norwegian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rice the boiled potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Add melted butter, heavy cream, sugar, and salt to the potatoes. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add flour to the potato mixture until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball out on a floured surface into a thin circle.
  5. 5. Cook each lefse on a hot griddle until brown spots appear, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Flatbread, Lefse
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