Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 cup

cream

0.33 cup

shortening

melted

4 cup

riced potatoes

cold

2.25 cup

all-purpose flour

sifted

1 tbsp

sugar

sifted

0.75 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

butter

softened

2 tbsp

sugar

Step 1
~7 min

Heat cream and shortening in a saucepan until shortening is melted.

Step 2
~7 min

Cool the mixture and then add it to the cold, riced potatoes.

Step 3
~7 min

Sift together flour, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl.

Step 4
~7 min

Add the dry ingredients to the potato mixture and mix until combined.

Step 5
~7 min

Take a piece of dough (slightly smaller than a tennis ball) and roll it out on a floured cloth into a very thin circle.

Step 6
~7 min

Using a lefsa turner or a long, thin spatula, carefully lift the rolled dough and transfer it to a preheated lefsa or pancake griddle at 425 degrees F.

Step 7
~7 min

Bake until lightly browned on both sides, flipping with the lefsa turner.

Step 8
~7 min

Serve warm or cooled, spread with softened butter and sugar, and then rolled up.

Step 9
~7 min

Cut into quarters for serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roll the dough as thinly as possible for the best texture.

Keep a close eye on the lefsa while it's cooking, as it can burn quickly.

For a richer flavor, use browned butter.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with lingonberry jam

Serve with cinnamon sugar

Serve with cream cheese

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Smoked salmon
Scrambled eggs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Norway

Cultural Significance

Traditional Norwegian flatbread, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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