What is the second-best part of Thanksgiving? Making lefsa afterward. It has become a tradition at our cabin. I make a big batch of mashed potatoes and then that weekend use the leftovers for lefsa. You mix 3 c. mashed potatoes, 1/2 c. cream, 1 t. salt, 2 t. sugar, 1/2 c. butter melted, 2 c. flour. Mix well, roll into little balls (ping pong ball sized), and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat your griddle. Roll out the balls as thin as you can. You may want to swish between your hands to get the excess flour off. Heat on the grill for 3 minutes on each side.
I try to see how thin I can get them.
Swishing
Lay warm lefse on a flour sack towel and cover. Continue to stack them in this manner. After they have cooled you can freeze them.
I was able to go snowshoeing this weekend. My husband laughed because truly he could have walked alongside as the snow was only a couple of inches. The views from the top of the hill were amazing.
Luckily my nieces were on their way back to college. I was able to meet them for lunch. I loaded them up on fresh lefsa, summer sausage, jerky, jelly, and some sweetgrass braids. It was wonderful to visit with them. If only for a short time. I sure don't miss college.
Do you have an after-Thanksgiving tradition? Have you ever had or made lefse?
Do you have an after-Thanksgiving tradition? Have you ever had or made lefse?
