Simple Norwegian Lefse Recipe

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.

Combine the water, butter, and salt in a pot. Heat over medium.

Once the mixture comes to a boil, take the pot off the stove and stir in the milk.

Put the mixture in a bowl and mix in the potato flakes.

Knead in the flour, 2 tablespoons at a time.

Form the dough into a 10-inch long cylinder, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cut the chilled dough into 20 slices.

Flatten each disc into a circle on a piece of wax or parchment paper, then top with another piece of wax or parchment paper. Roll out the dough between the two sheets until it's as thin as possible.

Heat a cast iron or electric skillet on high.

Place a rolled out lefse on the skillet. Lift the edges occasionally so that it doesn’t stick to the pan.

Cook the lefse for 40 to 50 seconds, or until the bottom has some charred, brown spots. Flip it to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds.

Repeat this process, placing each finished lefse under a damp dishtowel.

Refrigerate any cooked leftovers in an airtight container with some paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

Serve with butter, jam, sugar, or any other desired toppings.

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