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Norwegian Potato Lefsa

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"Traditional Norwegian Potato Lefsa that's usually reserved for holiday meals. NOTE: It is important that dough balls stay cold till they are rolled out. " — Thomas

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

18 baking potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour

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Directions

Peel potatoes and place them in a large pot with a large amount of water. Bring water to a boil, and let the potatoes boil until soft. Drain and mash well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 cups mashed potatoes, cream, butter, salt, and sugar. Cover potatoes and refrigerate over night.
Mix flour into the mashed potatoes and roll the mixture into balls about the size of tennis balls, or smaller depending on preference. Keep balls of dough on plate in the refrigerator.
Taking one ball out of the refrigerator at a time, roll dough balls out on a floured board. To keep the dough from sticking while rolling it out, it helps to have a rolling pin with a cotton rolling pin covers.
Fry the lefsa in a grill or in an iron skillet at very high heat. If lefsa brown too much, turn the heat down. After cooking each piece of lefsa place on a dishtowel. Fold towel over lefsa to keep warm. Stack lefsa on top of each other and keep covered to keep from drying out.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 09, 2003

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I was raised on Lefsa. I had lost my recipe when my mother past away. Now I will be able to keep the tradition alive. Thank you!!!!!

—JENKATTZ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 09, 2008

The correct Norwegian spelling is Lefse not Lefsa. Lef-sa is how it may look phonetically.

—CALICO567

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26 Ratings

Nov 20, 2006

lefsa. the best of all norwegian foods. I've made lefsa so many times its not funny. its abetter ideanot to stack the lefsa though, because it may stick togeter. use some wax paper in between each piece

—ThePieDude

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Jan 13, 2004

Thank You as the other reviewer I had lost this family tradition. Exactly the way I remember making with my dad. Favorite was butter and brown sugar, Thanks again

—ELJI

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Nov 25, 2008

I love Lefsa this recipes is great. I was taught to us the mash potatoes and 1/2 cup of flour for every cup of mashed potatoes.

—Sandie

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Jul 29, 2008

My Whole family LOVES lefsa! The kids like it with butter & sugar (brown or white) or cinnamin & sugar, then they roll it up. It goes fast! My Husband's Grandmother makes this & every time we go out to visit her we bring back bunches of it. It stores very well in the freezer for even a year. She says it is very time consuming & you need a big nonstick frying pan or maybe a wok. She bought a special lefsa pan online though.

—Erin M.

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Nov 11, 2007

The lefsa was great however it made WAY too much!!!! I made it for a party and had tons of leftovers. This makes enough for about 18-20. Other than that it was delicious and everyone loved it! We sprinkled with butter cinnamon and sugar.

—Kate

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Jun 09, 2009

I love Lefsa, and can not find it in southern California. It might be interesting to use garlic mashed potatoes, because garlic is a natural preservative which might add shelf or refrigerator life. Also it my might be interesting to try red potatoes also.

—gmiles

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Nutrition

Calories
756 kcal
38%

Carbohydrates
133.4 g
43%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
18.1 g
28%

Fiber
12.2 g
49%

Protein
16.6 g
33%

Sodium
989 mg
40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Norwegian Potato Lefsa

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 756
Calories from Fat: 162

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.1g 28 %
Saturated Fat 10.9g 55 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 989mg 40 %
Potassium 2099mg 59 %
Total Carbohydrates 133.4g 43 %
Dietary Fiber 12.2g 49 %
Protein 16.6g 33 %
Sugars 5.5g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 158 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 67 %
Thiamin 92 %
Niacin 97 %
Vitamin B6 90 %
Magnesium 45 %
Folate 107 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.