Lefse (Potato Flatbread) Recipe

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Lefse (Potato Flatbread)
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook the potatoes in water till tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. Press the potatoes through a potato ricer or grater.
  3. In a large bowl combine the potatoes and the margarine.
  4. Cool to room temperature add the sugar and salt.
  5. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon.
  6. Stir in one cup of flour, then add the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
  7. Knead for 4 minutes. Pat dough into a ball.
  8. Preheat griddle to 400 degrees.
  9. Divide the ball of dough into 4 portions, then divide each portion into 4 equal pieces, for a total of 16.
  10. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough at a time to a paper thin 10 or 11 inch circle.
  11. Fold the dough onto a spoon handle (or lefse stick, if you have one), carry to the griddle and unroll.
  12. Bake each piece on the griddle for 1-2 minutes each side, or till the lefse bubbles and brown spots appear. turn over and repeat.
  13. Lefse will look dry, but will be flexible, not crisp.
  14. Fold in half and then in half again. cool between cloths and store in plastic bags.
  15. To serve, unfold and spread with butter, or sprinkle with brown or white sugar.
  16. Roll up to eat.
  17. To freeze, wrap airtight and store in freezer - thaw in wrapper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 191.66 Kcal (802 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.9g 9%
Sodium 192.59mg 8%
Potassium 304.64mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.73g 11%
Sugars 6.12g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 12%
Protein 3.26g 7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 28.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.82 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.32g 9%
Sodium 173.66mg 8%
Potassium 274.69mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.61g 11%
Sugars 5.52g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 12%
Protein 2.94g 7%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 31%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 25.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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