European Recipes:Norwegian Recipes:Norwegian Griddle Cakes(Lefser)

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                      NORWEGIAN GRIDDLE CAKES (LEFSER)

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Serving Size : 26   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potatoes

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4       c            Riced hot potatoes
    2 1/2   tb           Light cream
    2 1/2   tb           Lard
    1 1/2   tb           Sugar
    1       t            Salt
    2       c            Sifted all purpose flour

   Mix riced potatoes with cream and lard. Chill for 1
   hour. Add sugar, salt and flour. Blend thoroughly.
   Take about 1/3 cup of mixture and form into 2 balls.
   Continue with remaining dough. Chill balls for 1
   hour. On a lightly floured board roll each ball into
   a paper thin round about 5 inches in diameter. Cook
   on heated griddle over low heat until very light tan.
   Turn and cook on other side.

   Serve hot or cold.

   All Lefsa - Sprinkle with hot water and let lay a
   while, then butter and sprinkle with sugar and
   cinnamon, fold and cut.