When was lefse invented

Like today it was enjoyed with butter and maybe some sugar. Then the introduction of potatoes, abundant and easy to grow. The potato was incorporated into many Norwegian foods, even lefse! They brought their knowledge and rolling pins. A tradition that you can be part of once again. Now Den, vot you know bout dat…. This recipe for lefse and all its applications make me wish I was a baker, but more importantly, cause me to miss my mommy who used to prepare this Norwegian comfort food.

Moon Phase Calendar. Email Facebook 65 Pinterest Twitter. The History of Lefse Many stories say that lefse originated during the Viking era. Making Lefse At Home Today, many people make lefse with a few common household tools — a potato ricer , a large frying pan or griddle, and a rolling pin.

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Janet A. Katherine Grefsheim. Sheila Styron. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life. You are going to send email to. Read On Lefse is a wafer-like thin bread, and sometimes it is not, but it is always flat and round.

Some types of lefse are made with potatoes and some are not. Because there are so many interesting varieties, you will find links to recipes for some of them at the end of this page. More Norwegian Lefse Story In Norway, certain kinds of lefse can be purchased at the supermarket, but even today, Norwegian homemakers bake them at home.

In the United States, with over 53 million Norwegian descendants, the lefse-baking tradition is very strong. How to bake lefse: These days, lefse is usually baked on an electric griddle, "lefse baker" takke in Norwegian , but not always. If you don't have a griddle, you can bake smaller size lefse in an ungreased cast-iron frying pan. How to prepare dry, crisp lefse: To prepare crisp lefse without potatoes for serving, you must first dip the lefse into a bowl of lukewarm water and place it between paper towels or dish towels to absorb excess water and wait a few minutes.

Instead of dunking the lefse in warm water, I watched my mom holding dry lefse under running lukewarm water and then place them on a large dish towel and put paper towels between the layers. In minutes they were ready for being spread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. The many ways to prepare and enjoy lefse: The traditional way is to spread lefse with butter and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on it.