What is a lefse grill called?

What is a lefse grill called?

A lefse griddle is called a “takke” in Norwegian.

How big is a lefse grill?

16″
Grill is 16″ in diameter and heats from 100 degrees up to 500 degrees. Grill features heat resistant legs and hardwood handles and can be immersed in water for cleaning. Before making your first lefse, rub a tablespoon of flour onto the grill.

How do you season a lefse grill?

To season: before making your first lefse, rub a tablespoon of flour onto the grill. Plug in and heat until flour begins to brown and wipe excess off with dry cloth. You’re now ready to cook! 1 year warranty with the manufacturer.

What nationality is lefse?

Norwegian
Lefse is a Norwegian original. Colorful stories carry it back to the time of the Vikings, but history shows potatoes first appearing in Norway some 250 years ago. On the traditional Norwegian homestead, enough lefse would be made at one time to last for up to a year.

How do you clean a lefse rolling pin?

Made from hardwoods. 2 3/4″ x 17 1/4″. Easy rolling action. Dust out all the flour with a stiff bristled brush, wipe with a damp cloth, allow to air dry completely.

Who makes lefse?

Jacobs Lefse – Jacobs Lefse.

Why is my lefse crispy?

A: Crispy edges are almost always the result of the edges of the lefse being rolled to thin. You want to roll a uniformly thick sheet of lefse, right to the edges. If you poke the potatoes with a fork and they fall apart they are overdone for lefse.

Why do Norwegians eat lefse?

The story of lefse is intertwined with Norwegian history. Just as the Norwegian flatbread was developed as a way to store food over the harsh winter months, lefse served a similar purpose. During the 19th century, the lefse was a popular way to store wheat or potato, which would otherwise be unusable.

When was lefse created?

What is Lefse? Lefse is a Norwegian original. Colorful stories carry it back to the time of the Vikings, but history shows potatoes first appearing in Norway some 250 years ago. On the traditional Norwegian homestead, enough lefse would be made at one time to last for up to a year.

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