Traditional Scandinavian Lefse Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and boil potatoes until tender, then mash them.
• STEP 2.Mix mashed potatoes with flour, butter, sugar, and salt to form a dough.
• STEP 3.Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
• STEP 4.Cook the lefse on a hot griddle until lightly browned on both sides.
• STEP 5.Serve warm with butter and sugar, or fill with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
• STEP 6.Store leftover lefse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Tips

• Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture.
• Dust the rolling surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking.
• Keep the rolled lefse covered with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out.

Storage and Serving

• Serve lefse warm with butter and sugar, or fill with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
• Leftover lefse can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• To reheat, warm the lefse in a microwave or on a hot griddle.