Norwegian Potato Flatbread (Lefse)
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Date: 2020-01-11
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Arthas Menethil
Congratulations John, this is the first video you've ever done that made me cry. My grandmother was Norwegian and this was her specialty, she made it for all kinds of special dinners when i was growing up and me and my cousins would fight over her lefse and her homemade sweet cream butter. She passed away last year and it ped me off to no end that one of my cousins ran off with a bunch of my grandmothers cooking stuff (which she promised to me before she died) like the 70+ years of handwritten recipe cards she'd made and collected from her sisters, mother, and other Norwegians and her special lefse rolling pins. I've kept a civil tongue with my relatives for my grandfathers sake (he's a peaceful man who's reaching his last days) but when he's gone I'm going to show my cousin exactly what kind of man I am, raise Holy Hell, and get those back so I can finally make Nana's Famous Lefse. I'm part Norwegian and part Scottish, I got the height of the Nordmenn and the temper of the Scotsman.
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Congratulations John, this is the first video you've ever done that made me cry. My grandmother was Norwegian and this was her specialty, she made it for all kinds of special dinners when i was growing up and me and my cousins would fight over her lefse and her homemade sweet cream butter. She passed away last year and it ped me off to no end that one of my cousins ran off with a bunch of my grandmothers cooking stuff (which she promised to me before she died) like the 70+ years of handwritten recipe cards she'd made and collected from her sisters, mother, and other Norwegians and her special lefse rolling pins. I've kept a civil tongue with my relatives for my grandfathers sake (he's a peaceful man who's reaching his last days) but when he's gone I'm going to show my cousin exactly what kind of man I am, raise Holy Hell, and get those back so I can finally make Nana's Famous Lefse. I'm part Norwegian and part Scottish, I got the height of the Nordmenn and the temper of the Scotsman.
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Jj Bb
My Norwegian grandma made the BEST lefse. Out of 6 children, 12 grandchildren and assorted spouses only 2 of her son-in-laws came close to hers. It amazing how something so simple is so finicky to take from good to great. At Christmas we has a lefse table. Butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, both light and dark brown sugar, apple jelly, blueberry jam, lingonberry jam, lemon curd, sour cream, smoked salmon and dill cream cheese spread. All home made. Us kids would swarm that table and eat until we got sick. She had the special roller and no one was allowed to touch it unless she was present. Thanks for bringing back some great childhood memories.
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My Norwegian grandma made the BEST lefse. Out of 6 children, 12 grandchildren and assorted spouses only 2 of her son-in-laws came close to hers. It amazing how something so simple is so finicky to take from good to great. At Christmas we has a lefse table. Butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, both light and dark brown sugar, apple jelly, blueberry jam, lingonberry jam, lemon curd, sour cream, smoked salmon and dill cream cheese spread. All home made. Us kids would swarm that table and eat until we got sick. She had the special roller and no one was allowed to touch it unless she was present. Thanks for bringing back some great childhood memories.
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Dr. Harmonica
Having lived in Norway on and off for many years I'm well familiar with Lefse and have eaten them often. Perhaps homemade ones are tolerable but the ones that are sold in the food stores everywhere are bloody awful. Dry and tasteless. They're only good for spreading Norwegian tube caviar on or maybe to hold a hot dog but that's it. When in Norway it's best to avoid the ones that are sold 8 to a plastic-wrapped package. Blah The only good thing to say about them is that unlike everything else in Norway they are very cheap
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Having lived in Norway on and off for many years I'm well familiar with Lefse and have eaten them often. Perhaps homemade ones are tolerable but the ones that are sold in the food stores everywhere are bloody awful. Dry and tasteless. They're only good for spreading Norwegian tube caviar on or maybe to hold a hot dog but that's it. When in Norway it's best to avoid the ones that are sold 8 to a plastic-wrapped package. Blah The only good thing to say about them is that unlike everything else in Norway they are very cheap
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Susan Parker
Your lefse is too thick. I jokingly call it Norwegian potato tortillas. Also, boiling the russet potatoes is typical rather than baking. No poking holes when using the proper rolling pin. Also, no butter on the pan as they wont stick. Also, put the fresh griddled lefse between towels to keep them from drying out. Nice to see you expanding your horizons. Gary Legwold has a book on lefse and has lefse parties, ala paint sip style, in Minneapolis.
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Your lefse is too thick. I jokingly call it Norwegian potato tortillas. Also, boiling the russet potatoes is typical rather than baking. No poking holes when using the proper rolling pin. Also, no butter on the pan as they wont stick. Also, put the fresh griddled lefse between towels to keep them from drying out. Nice to see you expanding your horizons. Gary Legwold has a book on lefse and has lefse parties, ala paint sip style, in Minneapolis.
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David Bergin
They looked lovely. Not quite as big was what my Norwegian grandma made, but looked very good. For Christmas Eve the family tradition was to use them to make a Norwegian burrito. A thin layer of mashed potatoes is spread over the lefsa. Then lutefisk is sprinkled over the potatoes. Melted butter is gently poured over that and finally salt is added. Roll it up and enjoy. I will eat one once a year and quickly move on to the Swedish meatballs.
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They looked lovely. Not quite as big was what my Norwegian grandma made, but looked very good. For Christmas Eve the family tradition was to use them to make a Norwegian burrito. A thin layer of mashed potatoes is spread over the lefsa. Then lutefisk is sprinkled over the potatoes. Melted butter is gently poured over that and finally salt is added. Roll it up and enjoy. I will eat one once a year and quickly move on to the Swedish meatballs.
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PixieLovesItAll【Danielle ❤】
As the youngest of the youngest generation in my family, I wasn't the hugest fan of lefse because everyone who used to make it by hand had passed on so we got storebought cold lefse spread with cold butter and sandy chunky brown sugar. I think next Christmas I'm gonna make real fresh lefse, just for fun. I think we're all sick of the piles of spritz cookies and puffed rice cereal based desserts anyways.
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As the youngest of the youngest generation in my family, I wasn't the hugest fan of lefse because everyone who used to make it by hand had passed on so we got storebought cold lefse spread with cold butter and sandy chunky brown sugar. I think next Christmas I'm gonna make real fresh lefse, just for fun. I think we're all sick of the piles of spritz cookies and puffed rice cereal based desserts anyways.
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The Original Chefboyoboy
Let's all do the Potato Polka or should we spell it Poke-a? Any way my mom, who is of norwegian heritage has an heirloom pastry towel and rolling pin with the sock. Now I know the origin and purpose. Thanks JohnsonLastly, I would suggest these could probably be eaten in the same way one eats a Beavertail - savory or sweet. Note to self: Self, bake some potatoes tonight.
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Let's all do the Potato Polka or should we spell it Poke-a? Any way my mom, who is of norwegian heritage has an heirloom pastry towel and rolling pin with the sock. Now I know the origin and purpose. Thanks JohnsonLastly, I would suggest these could probably be eaten in the same way one eats a Beavertail - savory or sweet. Note to self: Self, bake some potatoes tonight.
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MrTazay
We do Homemade Lefse every year for Christmas. Family tradition that runs for literally generations. Everyone gets together one day a year just to make enough lefse for an army. One of my favorite things ever. I love you're bringing this to thousands of people that have never heard of Lefse Your technique is very. Interesting to say the least But its Lefse none the less Great job
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We do Homemade Lefse every year for Christmas. Family tradition that runs for literally generations. Everyone gets together one day a year just to make enough lefse for an army. One of my favorite things ever. I love you're bringing this to thousands of people that have never heard of Lefse Your technique is very. Interesting to say the least But its Lefse none the less Great job
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Marcus Pieterse
Well done, they look authentic. Pro tip: potato lefse are normally served with something savory- sylte meat or wiener hot dog on the inside or next to a meaty dinner, although salmon sounds delicious. In school, we'd sometimes just buy potato lefse (lompe) and eat them as wraps with ham in them. Sugar, cinnamon and butter is more of a wheat lefse thing.
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Well done, they look authentic. Pro tip: potato lefse are normally served with something savory- sylte meat or wiener hot dog on the inside or next to a meaty dinner, although salmon sounds delicious. In school, we'd sometimes just buy potato lefse (lompe) and eat them as wraps with ham in them. Sugar, cinnamon and butter is more of a wheat lefse thing.
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Tleilaxu0
Lingonberry jam on lefse? That stuff is more of a dinner condiment, for meatballs or roasts. You want strawberry, raspberry or blueberry jam for bread foods. Also, if you're doing the butter and sugar thing, do yourself a favour and sprinkle some cinnamon on as well. Takes it to the next level.
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Lingonberry jam on lefse? That stuff is more of a dinner condiment, for meatballs or roasts. You want strawberry, raspberry or blueberry jam for bread foods. Also, if you're doing the butter and sugar thing, do yourself a favour and sprinkle some cinnamon on as well. Takes it to the next level.
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