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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: Snack
Cuisine: Norwegian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Flatbread, Lefse
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