Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread
Soft, tender lefse is made from an instant potato, evaporated milk, shortening, and flour dough, with a lightly sweet and buttery flavor. Cooked on a griddle, these thin Scandinavian flatbreads can be served warm with sweet fillings or paired with savory fillings for breakfast, snacks, or a simple accompaniment.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix boiling water, potato flakes, evaporated milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
- 2
After the dough is thoroughly chilled, add flour and cut it in with a pastry blender.
- 3
Divide the dough into 3 equal-sized portions. Form each portion into a log. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
- 4
Heat an electric griddle to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Divide each log into 8 pieces of dough. Roll each piece to about the size of a 10-inch tortilla. Work additional flour into the rounds as needed. Press lightly with the rolling pin when forming the rounds, as they are much more tender than pie dough. The weight of a large rolling pin is nearly enough.
- 6
Bake on the griddle until golden brown and each round feels dry but not crisp, about 1 minute. Flip and turn the lefse frequently.
- 7
Cool the pieces on a cloth. Cover them with an additional cloth. Stack the pieces on top of one another as they are baked. The steam will create a more tender product.
- 8
Cook on the griddle until golden brown and the round feels dry but not crisp, about 1 minute, flipping and turning the lefse frequently.
- 9
Cool on a cloth and cover with another cloth.
- 10
Stack the pieces as they are cooked; the steam will make them more tender.
- Calories 147.81 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.85 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 23.52 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.87 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 29.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 29.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 103.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread is made with 8 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bottled Water, Butter Flavor Shortening, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 147.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bottled Water, Butter-Flavor Shortening, Evaporated Milk, Potato. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 147.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread healthy?
- Norwegian Potato Lefse Flatbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 147.81 calories and 3.85 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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