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[Hopeful_Bubbles]

Pardon my ignorance but I've been curious- is latke anything like lefsa (sp?)? My stepdad's norwegian family makes the lefsa and a couple other things I won't even attempt to spell.

[paulam]

Originally Posted by Hopeful_Bubbles

Pardon my ignorance but I've been curious- is latke anything like lefsa (sp?)? My stepdad's norwegian family makes the lefsa and a couple other things I won't even attempt to spell.

I think I remember reading somewhere that lefse is a type of bread. Latkes are made from a mixture of shredded potatoes, onion and eggs which are fried in oil. The story of Chanukah is about the one night supply of oil in the Temple in Jerusalem burning for 8 nights in 165 B. C., allowing the Jews to keep the Eternal Flame lit and rededicate the Temple.

We just finished dinner and my sons said this year's latkes were the best!
(Patting myself on the back!!!).

If I find the reference to lefse, I will PM it to you.

Have a happy holiday.

Sincerely,

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔTPatriae Multi Spes Una One Hope of Many People

[paulam]

Originally Posted by Hopeful_Bubbles

Pardon my ignorance but I've been curious- is latke anything like lefsa (sp?)? My stepdad's norwegian family makes the lefsa and a couple other things I won't even attempt to spell.

I did some research and found that lefse is a potato based flatbread. There are tons of recipes for it on the Internet and they all start with either mashed or riced potatoes. It is complicated to make but sounds delicious. You can order it from various sites. Let me know if you try it.

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔTPatriae Multi Spes Una One Hope of Many People

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by paulam

I did some research and found that lefse is a potato based flatbread.

I love that this thread has included my heritage! My family is Norwegian. I always tell people that lefse is like a Norwegian tortilla. The dough is made from potatoes, flour, etc. You roll it out, then cook it on a griddle. I made some a few weeks ago, and I think I'm making some more this weekend. Yay!

[Hopeful_Bubbles]

Originally Posted by paulam

I did some research and found that lefse is a potato based flatbread. There are tons of recipes for it on the Internet and they all start with either mashed or riced potatoes. It is complicated to make but sounds delicious. You can order it from various sites. Let me know if you try it.

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔTPatriae Multi Spes Una One Hope of Many People

Thanks! His mom always described the lefse as "potato pancakes". Her's are less bread-y, if that makes sense (more thin and a little crispy) and we usually eat it wrapped around a butter/brown sugar mix. Latke sounds yummy!