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:
3 cups
Water (boiling)1 cup
Evaporated Milk1 tsp
Salt2 tsps
White Sugar3 cups
Potato Flakes (dry)3 cup
All-Purpose FlourDirections:
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