Sandy’s Lefse

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 8

Sandy's Lefse recipe for a light and thin Scandinavian bread

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

60 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

109

Sugar

Fat

Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flatbread that is made from potatoes, flour, and other ingredients. It is thin, light, and can be used as a wrap, folded into a sandwich, or eaten on its own with butter, jam, or other spreads. Sandy's Lefse recipe is a take on this classic Scandinavian bread, using riced potatoes, sweet cream, and butter to create a delicious and flavorful dish. This recipe yields around 3 dozen lefse, making it perfect for a large gathering or for freezing for later use.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine riced potatoes, sweet cream, baking powder, salt, sugar, flour, and butter until a dough forms.
3.	Divide the dough into golf ball-sized pieces and roll them out thinly on a floured surface.
4.	Cook each lefse for around 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

PROS

Sandy’s Lefse is a thin, light, and delicious bread that pairs well with a variety of toppings and fillings.

This recipe yields a large amount of lefse, making it great for feeding a crowd or freezing for later use.

CONS

This bread takes some time and effort to make, as it involves ricing the potatoes and rolling out each individual piece of lefse.

It is also relatively high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Sandy’s Lefse is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients from the potatoes and butter.
Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium, while butter is rich in vitamin A and D.

	6 cups riced potatoes ( add salt to water when ricing them )
	4 tablespoons sweet cream
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	2 teaspoons salt
	2 teaspoons sugar
	1 cup flour
	2 tablespoons butter