Lefsa is a flat bread cooked in a dry skillet on the stove top, much like tortillas are. It is a traditional Norwegian bread that is made from mashed potatoes, butter, cream, and flour. This recipe is handed down from my grandparents and it's less fattening by eliminating the need for cream. Traditionally, it is buttered and cinnamon and sugar are sprinkled on it and it is rolled up. It's also a way to make cheese crisps and hot dog buns, and get the nutritional benefit of eating potatoes. If you have potato lovers in your home, consider making some lefsa for a change of pace and adopt a new tradition from the Norwegians for your family.
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