Dessert Side Dishes Vegan + Vegetarian Lefse Prep: mins Cook: N/A Servings: 1 Flatbreads are a feature of many diverse cultures ΓÇô from Ethiopia to India to Mexico ΓÇô Lefse, a thin potato-dough Scandinavian ΓÇ£tortillaΓÇ¥ is a special food found on holiday tables all throughout the Midwest, where Norwegian immigrants settled. So what exactly is Lefse? ItΓÇÖs a riced potato mixture ΓÇô rolled out when very cold (NOTE: this is key to prevent stickiness!) ΓÇô and then fried on a griddle. ItΓÇÖs a delicious Scandinavian-American discovery if you haven’t had the joy of eating Lefse before! Ingredients 5┬ápounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled + cut into uniform size Γàö┬ácup neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed) 1┬á(5-ounce) can evaporated milk ┬╜┬ácup sugar 2┬áteaspoons┬ákosher salt 2 ┬╜ to 3┬ácups all-purpose flour, more as needed Nutritional Info Nutrition Info PerServing Daily% Calories 0 243% Fat (g) 0 248% Saturated Fat (g) 0 92% Carbohydrates (g) 0 258% Protein (g) 0 182% Sugars (g) 0 0% Fiber (g) 0 237% Preparation View As Slideshow Put a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, when boiling, add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well. Rice potatoes into a large bowl (using a potato ricer), continuing until you have 8 cups. Add oil, evaporated milk, sugar and salt, and mix well. Let cool (this is VERY important so that the dough doesn’t get too sticky!), then cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight. When ready to make the Lefse, add 2 1/2 cups flour + mix well. Divide dough into four log. Dough should be sticky and hold together, but not so sticky itΓÇÖs impossible to work with; if necessary, add remaining 1/2 cup flour. Cut each log into 9 or 10 pieces, shape into small balls and place on plates in refrigerator. If you have a Lefse grill, heat to 400 degrees. If not, set a wide, low-lipped nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Generously dust work space with flour + flour a rolling pin. Roll one dough ball in flour, then use the heel of your hand to press it into a thick disk, and then gently roll dough into a large, thin circle a bit smaller than the size of your pan. Lift + flip┬á frequently so dough doesnΓÇÖt stick; use more flour as needed. Brush excess flour from dough. Use a┬áthin spatula┬áto carefully transfer to pan. Cook for 1 minute, or until Lefse is steaming and small bubbles appear on uncooked side flip + cook for 45 seconds or so. When done with each Lefse, place on a clean dish towel + cover with another. Repeat, with the rest of your Lefse. Enjoy! Tip Eat fresh, with butter, or butter + sugar. You can save in the fridge for a day or freeze for up to a month. [print-me printicon="false" title="print" target=".recipe" do_not_print=".rOptions, .recipe-topic, .socialShare, .likeCount, .breadcrumbs, .rMoreImg, .recipeBottom, .rSlideshow, .nutritionBox"] TAGS: Holiday, Midwest, Norwegian, Pancake, Potato, Savory, Sweet, thanksgiving Related Recipes Strawberry + Banana Yogurt Pops Fruit Banana Split Chocolate Chunk, Avocado & Banana Cookies Healthy Pumpkin Pie Custard Classic Pumpkin Cookies Almond + Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Mousse Frog Eye Salad