Lefse

By
Carole Wineinger

Fried potato cakes

Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
1 minute
Total time
31 minutes
Yield
20 Servings

Ingredients

3 3⁄4 pounds potatoes (use Idaho russet) 1⁄2 cup butter (melted) 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour (all-purpose)

Instructions

Step 1 Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain and put through a potato ricer while still hot. (5 cups packed). Cool to room temperature.

Step 2 In large bowl combine melted butter, powdered sugar and salt. Add potatoes. Stir in flour, knead with hands.

Step 3 Form smooth, round balls using about 1/3 cup each. On a floured surface, roll out paper thin to less than 1/8 inch thick. (11 to 18 inches in diameter). Use as little flour as possible, but enough to keep from sticking.

Step 4 Cook on a large hot griddle over medium heat about 1 to 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Remove and put between paper toweling to cool. May be frozen. Makes 18-24.