Is lefse Swedish or Norwegian?

Lefse (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈlɛ̂fsə]) is a traditional soft Norwegian flatbread. It is often made with potatoes, flour, butter, and milk, cream, or lard.

How do you make lefse?

Lightly flour a pastry cloth and roll out lefse balls to 1/8 inch thickness. Cook on a hot (400 degree F/200 C) griddle until bubbles form and each side has browned. Place on a damp towel to cool slightly and then cover with damp towel until ready to serve.

What do you put on lefse?

Serve the lefse with scrambled eggs and smoked fish, or cheese and jam, or gjetost, or butter and cinnamon-sugar, or hot dogs, or really any topping that appeals to you. Lefse can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Can you use a tortilla press to make lefse?

Add in enough flour until it is the consistency for rolling out. I use a tortilla press to make the lefse. It is so much easier than hand rolling with a rolling pin. I use a cast iron pan to make the lefse.

Do you have to rice potatoes for lefse?

Trust me, you need this stick. Potato Ricer. The worst thing that can happen is lumps when rolling because they gunk up the pastry board and rolling pin and the lefse will rip. A potato ricer ensures an even mash.

Why is my lefse crispy?

A spot that’s too thin will cook more quickly than the rest of your sheet and end up crispy. You can help soften crispy edges by stacking the lefse right off the grill about 12 high, making sure to keep the sheets between lefse cozies or towels.

What do Norwegians eat with lefse?

Historically, lefse was often eaten with lutefisk, which is a traditional Nordic dish of dried cod. The fish would often be rolled up in the lefse. Norwegians would also often eat lefse rolled up with butter, with many also adding cinnamon and sugar.

What do Norwegians put on their lefse?

Common savoury fillings include cured ham and cheese. They can also be served as wraps, with fillings such as smoked salmon and cream cheese. Common sweet fillings are sugar and cinnamon. These are often served folded or rolled into tubes.

Does lefse need to be refrigerated?

Lefse should be refrigerated or frozen. Our lefse is made with no preservatives, so it can take a week or so in the fridge. In the refrigerator, it needs to stay in its sealed package or it will dry out.

What is a typical Norwegian breakfast?

Breakfast (frokost) The basic Norwegian breakfast consists of bread, brown cheese, and milk. Traditionally this meal included a porridge such as grøt (flour boiled with milk) or rømmegrøt (with cream instead).