Lefse I

Serves: 2

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

64

Spice

42

Sweetness

54

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

2 tsps

White Sugar

Directions:

1

In a large bowl mix together the boiling water, shortening, milk, salt, sugar, and potato flakes

2

Place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled

3

After dough is thoroughly chilled, add the flour, using a pastry blender to cut in

4

Divide dough into 3 equal size portions

5

Form into 3 logs

6

Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator

7

Heat an electric griddle to 375 degree F (190 degrees C)

8

Divide logs into 8 pieces

9

Roll to about the size of a 10 inch tortilla

10

Work additional flour into rounds as needed

11

Use care to press lightly with rolling pin when forming into rounds as they are much more tender than pie dough

12

The weight of a large rolling pin is nearly enough

13

Bake on the griddle until each round feels dry but not crisp

14

Turn frequently

15

Cool on cloth

16

Cover with an additional cloth

17

Stack pieces on top of each other as they are baked

18

The steam will create a more tender product