How to Make Norwegian Potato Lefsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Norwegian Potato Lefsa is a traditional Norwegian flatbread made from potatoes, flour, and milk. It is a staple in Norwegian cuisine and is often enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even as a meal on its own. The lefsa has a soft and slightly chewy texture, and a delicate flavor that pairs well with various toppings and fillings.

One of the things that makes Norwegian Potato Lefsa so special is the process of making it. The potatoes are cooked, mashed, and then mixed with flour and milk...

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Ingredients

  • 18 baking potatoes, scrubbed
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 lefsa

  • Peel potatoes and place them in a large pot with a large amount of water. Bring water to a boil, and let the potatoes boil until soft. Drain and mash well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 cups mashed potatoes, cream, butter, salt, and sugar. Cover potatoes and refrigerate until cold or overnight.
  • Mix flour into the mashed potatoes and roll the mixture into balls about the size of tennis balls, or smaller depending on preference. Keep balls of dough on plate in the refrigerator. It is important that dough balls stay cold till they are rolled out.
  • Taking one ball out of the refrigerator at a time, roll dough balls out on a floured board. To keep the dough from sticking while rolling it out, it helps to have a rolling pin with a cotton rolling pin covers.
  • Fry the lefsa in a grill or in an iron skillet at very high heat. If lefsa brown too much, turn the heat down. After cooking each piece of lefsa place on a dishtowel. Fold towel over lefsa to keep warm. Stack lefsa on top of each other and keep covered to keep from drying out.
  • Nutrition

    756 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 989mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 133g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 95mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2099mg