Scandinavian Holiday Recipies- Lefse

Lefse

Lefse is a Norwegian Dessert that is like a "potato tortilla."  Lefse making is a holiday tradition in my family that we have every year. It is a long process to make but it makes a lot and is really delicious.

Ingredients:

• 5 well-packed cups of cooked riced potatoes
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons powered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe:

"Add margarine to potatoes while they are still warm. Cool to room temperature. Add powdered sugar, flour, and salt. Knead well and then roll into a log. Cut and measure into 1/3 cup portions, make a round ball of each.  On a floured lefse "board" press each dough ball down and then, using a pastry sleeve and rolling pin, roll into 14-inch circles to fit a lefse griddle. The secret to making lefse is the use of a lefse stick. For the last roll across the dough use a grooved lefse rolling pin, which marks the dough and makes it thinner. Grill dough on a lefse griddle for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Fold each lefse in half or quarters. Cool between towels and store in plastic bags." (Spencer 86).

The Results:

Delicious as always!  They turn out great every year and I highly recommend making them.  There are never any struggles for me when it comes to making them because I know the steps of making it and I make it so often. They are best served with butter and sugar rolled up, but it is also good plain. Lefse making is one of the big things I look forward to during the holidays.

Bibliography:

Spencer, Michelle Nagle., and Miriam Canter. Scandinavian Holiday Recipes: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, & Iceland. IA City, IA: Penfield, 1989. Print