Minnesota Lefsa (Lefse)

Minnesota Lefsa (Lefse)

B
Ben
•December 16, 2025
Thanks to Evelyn Lambert
Old FashionedSeasonalComfort Food
60 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
15
Servings
120 min
Total Time
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Here is an old recipe that's been passed down for Lefsa. Careful with the image of the recipe, some important information is left out!

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Minnesota Lefsa (Lefse)

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Servings
15

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups Potatoes (riced)

    Russets are recommended.

  • 3 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups Flour
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream

For rolling out the dough

  • 1 ½ cups Flour

Instructions

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1

Boil the potatoes with skin on for 25 minutes then put in a strainer.

Pro Tip

Alternatively you can bake them at 400F for about an hour. This mnethod reduces the moisture in the potatoes.

2

If boiled you can spray cool water on the potatoes and hand peel. Push through a Potato ricer and let cool.

3

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Pro Tip

The potatoes must be cooled or the steam will interfere with this step.

4

Generously sprinkle flour on a surface (or pastry cloth) and roll very thin.Do this one at a time. There is time to roll a second while the first is cooking.

5

Cook on a griddle at 450F.

6

Place between towels to keep moist until ready to use or refrigerate.