How to make perfect Norwegian lefse (recipe link in description)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine reduces cost.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder, while applesauce is a budget-friendly substitute.

Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and let cool before peeling.

Mash potatoes until smooth and allow to cool completely.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add cooled mashed potatoes, butter, and milk to the dry ingredients.

Stir until a soft dough forms, adding more flour if necessary.

Divide dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Roll each ball out on a floured surface into thin circles.

Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.

Cook each lefse for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

Remove from heat and keep warm under a towel.

Serve with butter, sugar, or cinnamon as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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