What is Norwegian lefse?
Norwegian lefse (pronounced ‘lef-suh’) is a potato tortilla. Since potato lefse is somewhat time-consuming to make, it is usually reserved for special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, with the right Norwegian lefse recipes and tools—especially lefse grills (an electric griddle), rolling pins, and a heavy-duty potato ricer—traditional Norwegian lefse can be an anytime treat! Potato lefse is usually spread with butter and sprinkled with sugar, then rolled up like a small burrito; other traditional Norwegian lefse recipes call for smoked meats and cheeses. Other variations of potato lefse recipes include jam, brown sugar, honey, even a spritz of lemon juice; many toppings compliment soft and supple potato lefse!
