Lancaster Lefsa (Old World Recipe)
Description
Thin, potato-dough unleavened breads called lefsa are traditional in Scandinavia; this old world recipe was passed down by a Swedish family.
Ingredients
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3 cups mashed potatoes
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1/4 cup shortening
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3 tablespoons half-and-half
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
1
Mix potatoes, shortening, and half-and-half in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
2
Combine flour, salt, and sugar with the potato mixture. Stir dough until uniform and form into 12 small balls.
3
Place balls in refrigerator; remove one at a time to keep the rest cool. Roll dough out on a floured surface using a floured rolling pin, into a very thin circle slightly smaller than the diameter of your skillet. Use more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
4
Heat a lefsa pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the dough circle until bubbles form, about 1 minute; flip and cook until done, about 30 seconds.
5
Repeat rolling and cooking steps with the remaining dough.