This lefse recipe is made with an instant potato and flour base; cook on the griddle and serve with sweet or savory fillings for a Scandinavian treat.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
147 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Divide dough into 3 equal size portions. Form into 3 logs. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Mix together boiling water, potato flakes, evaporated milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
Step 3
After dough is thoroughly chilled, add 3 cups flour, using a pastry blender to cut in.
Step 4
Heat an electric griddle to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 5
Divide logs into 8 pieces of dough. Roll each piece to about the size of a 10-inch tortilla. Work additional remaining flour into rounds as needed. Use care to press lightly with the rolling pin when forming into rounds as they are much more tender than pie dough. The weight of a large rolling pin is nearly enough.
Step 6
Bake on the griddle until golden brown and each round feels dry but not crisp, about 1 minute. Flip and turn lefse frequently.
Step 7
Cool on a cloth. Cover with an additional cloth. Stack pieces on top of each other as they are baked. The steam will create a more tender product.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
3 cups boiling water
3 cups dry potato flakes
0.5 cup butter flavored shortening
3.75 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed
