Norwegian Potato And Rye Pancake Flatbreads - Lefse

Method

1. I

   Put the mashed potatoes into a large bowl and add the flour, sugar and salt - mix well.

2. II

   Add some water - bit by bit, kneading well so it makes a pliable dough.

3. III

   Take little balls from the dough - the size of a small egg and roll them out thinly on a well floured surface.

4. IV

   Heat up a flat griddle, hotplate or skillet and cook the Lefse with a little fat until the dough bubbles.

5. V

   Turn them over and cook the other side.

6. VI

   When the Lefse have been cooked - they should be smooth and soft.

7. VII

   Eat them as I have suggested in the Introduction!

8. VIII

   For Vegetarian make sure the Fat is from a Vegetable product such as vegetable oil not from an animal product such as lard.