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Norwegian Lefse

Submitted by: DEBBA7 
I was raised on Lefse as a special treat for the holidays. We still make it every holiday season, and this is the best recipe ever. We eat ours with butter and sugar. Note: you will need a potato ricer to prepare this recipe. 

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Leona's Lefse

Submitted by: Tor 
In my family, lefse is religion. We have made these lefse for generations, and I have never met their match! Serve with either butter and jam, or meat and cheese. 

Lefse I

Submitted by: Helen H. 
A Scandinavian tortilla with a potato and flour base, lefse are baked on the griddle and served with either sweet or savory fillings. 

Lefse II

Submitted by: Brent 
This version of the traditional Scandinavian tortilla omits the potato entirely and depends on sour milk and a pinch of cardamom for flavor. Serve with cheese or jam. 

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Christmas Stollen

Submitted by: Lee Smith 
A German Christmas tradition, this sweet yeast bread is packed with raisins, currants, citrus and tart cherries. A ribbon of marzipan lurks invitingly within. 

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Christmas Strawberry Bread

Submitted by: KIMBER 
This beautifully pink, moist bread is a favorite at our house. Neighbors and friends look forward to receiving it for Christmas every year. Most people ask for the recipe. 

Christmas Morning Popovers

Submitted by: Sue Jurack 
Popovers have been a Christmas morning tradition in my family for 30 years. I get up early to make the popovers, then wake the family to begin opening gifts. When the popovers are ready, I serve them with lots of butter and assorted jams. My father-in-law began the tradition. --Sue A. Jurack 

Cheery Cherry Christmas Bread

Submitted by: Robyn Wegelin 
This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who was a wonderful country cook. She always went the extra mile to make every meal special. Her breads were simply the best...this is one of my favorites. 

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Christmas Banana Bread

Submitted by: Phyllis Schmalz 
'This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays,' says Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive flair to the loaf of moist banana bread. 

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Czech Christmas Hoska

Submitted by: Carol Ponec-Nemec 
This lightly-spiced holiday yeast bread is laden with candied fruit peel, almonds and raisins. Decorate the finished loaf with candied fruit and almonds for an especially festive touch. 
 
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