Easy Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbreads Recipe
Description
Lefse is a traditional Norwegian potato flatbread that works beautifully as a dessert, snack, breakfast item, or savory side for dinner. Made with a simple dough of potato puree, mascarpone, melted butter, and flour, these thin rounds are cooked on a dry pan until golden and bubbly. Serve them warm with butter and sugar, cinnamon-sweetened cream, or herbed cottage cheese. This recipe yields about 12 pieces and is quick, inexpensive, and very satisfying.
Ingredients
- 500 g potato puree cold
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone or sour cream
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place cold potato puree in a large bowl. Add mascarpone, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead by hand until the ingredients come together.
- Once the dough forms a ball, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Dust each piece with flour and roll it out into a thin, round flatbread.
- Cook the flatbreads on a dry skillet for a few minutes per side until they turn golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Serve with butter and sugar for a classic sweet option.
- Try serving with thick cream sweetened with sugar and cinnamon for an indulgent topping.
- For a savory version, top with herbed cottage cheese.