Mrs Omlid's Lefse

Submitted by Wendelina

"Best lefse I've ever eaten - delicate and soft. Freezes great as well."

 

• Ready In: 25hrs
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 5 lbs

ingredients

• 15 cups potatoes, mashed (about 5 lbs)
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1 1⁄2 cups butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 3⁄4 cups flour

directions

1. Cook potatoes and run them through a ricer. While they are still hot add in the sugar and butter in small chunks, add the half and half last. Divide into 3 bowls, cover and cool overnight.
2. Add 1 1/4 c flour to each bowl in the morning. Mix well into a paste. Divide into balls that are about 1/2 c size. Put back in fridge until ready to grill.
3. When ready to grill, heat griddle to 375-400 degrees. Roll ball lightly in flour, then roll out as thin as possible on a round board covered with a "skirt" or other material.
4. Place on griddle. 1st side will bubble, then flip until both sides have browning marks and the center is dry. Stack them as you make them.
5. Brush flour off of griddle between each.