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Holiday Lefse
Nothing says "holiday comfort food" like a warm piece of lefse straight off the griddle. This Norwegian flatbread is a beloved tradition, perfect for wrapping around butter, sugar, or your favorite savory fillings. Let's roll up our sleeves and get started!
Holiday Lefse
Kastina
12-15 pieces
30 plus 4 hrs for chiling the dough minutes
30 minutes
Norwegian (Scandinavian)
Bread
Nothing says "holiday comfort food" like a warm piece of lefse straight off the griddle. This Norwegian flatbread is a beloved tradition, perfect for wrapping around butter, sugar, or your favorite savory fillings. Let's roll up our sleeves and get started!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs russet potatoes (about 5 large potatoes), peeled and quartered
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
Directions
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Boil the peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
While still hot, rice the potatoes or mash them until completely smooth—no lumps allowed!
Mix in the butter, cream, salt, and sugar until fully incorporated. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
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Once cooled, transfer the potato mixture to the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step ensures the dough is firm and easier to work with.
When ready to make lefse, mix the flour into the chilled potato mixture, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
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Preheat a large, dry griddle or nonstick skillet to medium heat (about 450°F).
Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin, round sheet, about 10-12 inches in diameter. Use a lefse rolling pin if you have one for the traditional look!
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Carefully transfer the rolled dough onto the hot griddle using a lefse stick or a large spatula. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear.
Stack cooked lefse between clean kitchen towels to keep them soft and warm.
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Spread with butter, sprinkle with sugar, roll it up, and enjoy! Lefse is also delicious paired with savory fillings like smoked salmon, cream cheese, or even turkey leftovers.
