Authentic Norwegian Christmas Lefse Recipe

This traditional Norwegian Christmas lefse recipe is a must-have during the holiday season. Lefse is a soft and thin potato flatbread that is perfect for making festive wraps or simply enjoying on its own. It's a labor of love that brings the family together to cook and share in the Christmas spirit. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you'll be able to recreate this Scandinavian delicacy and bring a taste of Norway to your holiday table.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• Butter or margarine, for serving
• Cinnamon sugar, for serving

Directions

1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then add them to a large pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and mash them using a potato masher or ricer. Allow them to cool completely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into tennis ball-sized portions and shape them into balls. Place the balls on a floured surface and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
5. Heat a lefse griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Roll out each dough ball into a thin, round lefse using a rolling pin and additional flour as needed to prevent sticking.
6. Cook each lefse on the heated griddle or skillet until brown spots form on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked lefse to a clean kitchen towel and cover with another towel to keep them soft and pliable.
7. Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough balls until all the lefse are cooked.
8. To serve, spread each lefse with butter or margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up the lefse and enjoy!

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