Lefse - Beryl Shereshewsky (2024)

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Is lefse Norwegian or Scandinavian? ›

Lefse is a Norwegian treat that is especially popular around the Christmas holidays. Many Scandinavian-Americans eat lefse primarily around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

A GUIDE TO NORWEGIAN LEFSE:

Tykklefse – A thicker version of the sweet lefse with butter, cinnamon and sugar. Kjøttlefse – Lefse with meat, similar to taco. Potetlefse – Lefse made with potatoes. Lomper – Another word for potetlefse, often associated with the small version served with hot dogs.

You can even use a tortilla press instead of a rolling pin if you're somewhat intimidated in the kitchen. I won't judge! Although lefse is a classic Christmastime dish loved throughout Norway, I think you could make it for a variety of occasions.

Norwegians would also often eat lefse rolled up with butter, with many also adding cinnamon and sugar. Many people would also add different types of jam, cheese or other ingredients to make their preferred lefse. A lot of people eat lefse with savoury foods like ham, cheese, beef and much more, rolling it up as a wrap.

Serve lefse warm or at room temperature, spread with softened butter and rolled into a cylinder or folded into quarters. Add sugar or cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.

There is a rumour that the Vikings made lefse, but this isn't true. Potatoes arrived in Norway in the 15th century, well after the Viking Age. The Vikings may have had a flour version of lefse, but it was likely much closer to a flatbread than lefse.

Refrigeration is suggested because of the perishable nature of lefse, especially those recipes containing dairy products. Before packaging your lefse, make sure that your sheets are completely cooled; any heat retained will cause condensation in your packaging which gives you soggy lefse.

ˈlefsə plural lefsen. -sən. or lefses. : a large thin potato pancake served buttered and folded.

Lefse Stick (substitute long wooden handle of spoon or even better, an unused wooden paint can stirrer). Grooved Lefse Rolling Pin (regular pin can work).

This grill makes great lefse but also can make pancakes, grilled sandwiches or fry a burger.

Can I use ghee instead of lard for tortillas? ›

I normally don't have lard on hand and you can totally use some oil if you want but I love the taste and smell of ghee in my tortillas. So, if you have some ghee on hand, try adding some to your tortillas.

Bokmål developed from the Dano-Norwegian language that replaced Middle Norwegian as the elite language after the union of Denmark–Norway in the 16th and 17th centuries and then evolved in Norway, while Nynorsk was developed based upon a collective of spoken Norwegian dialects.

Its genesis is credited to the Norwegians, but it's a dish that's served across the Nordic countries and parts of North America where those immigrants typically settled. It is called lutefisk (in Norwegian) or lutfisk (in Swedish), ludefisk (in Danish), and lipeäkala (in Finnish).

They were brought to Europa via the Americas in the 14th century, where the Spanish first started growing the plant. The potato arrived to Norway in the 15th century, where the coastline communities (mainly priests and military officials) began growing it in their fields along with Danish potatoes.