The Queue: Lefse

I recently got myself to thinking about lefse. Living in the midwest of the United States, I always had some around the holiday season, thanks mainly to my late grandmother. I've found myself buying some for Katie and I this year and have had a hard time figuring out the best way to eat it.
I'm sure you all eat lefse. Dontcha?
So tell me, Queue-goers, what way should Adam eat his lefse?
| Heated up with sugar | |
|---|---|
| Right from the fridge with sugar | |
| You don't need sugar you fatty | |
| What the heck is lefse? Is it another one of Ghostcrawler's sea creatures? |
You betcha!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 12)
Menasseh Jan 6th 2011 11:55AM
Lefse is best cool, with a little bit of butter, sugar and CINNAMON.
Jhaeldril Jan 6th 2011 12:06PM
We've always served our Lefse with a little apple sauce. It's pretty fantastic that way.
JiBJUB Jan 6th 2011 12:15PM
The "midwest" reference here makes me wonder why I have never heard of Lefse, being a true-n-true midwesterner myself.
Now, Geotta on the other hand....yummmmm
Oh and Skyline Chili...and Graeters Ice Cream!
(can you guess where I growed up?)
Cassie Jan 6th 2011 12:25PM
@JIBJUB: haha, as a fellow Cincinnatian, I can completely agree with your choice of true Midwestern foods. I've lived here all my life and have never heard of this 'lefse' thing.
g2g591 Jan 6th 2011 12:47PM
for all you folks wondering what lefse is, its a Norweigen potato cake, and it is delicous heated with butter and sugar. I'm a German, but here in Iowa where I live we have a ton of Norwegians and so I've managed to get a hold of it a couple times.
BenVis Jan 6th 2011 12:48PM
Hot off the griddle with a little butter and some brown sugar is my favorite way.
Ickyness Jan 6th 2011 12:51PM
Since when do we have a lot of Norwegians? We have a lot of Italians around DSM
Ethan Jan 6th 2011 12:52PM
It's an Upper Midwest thing. Minnesota down to maybe Chicago.
Drakkenfyre Jan 6th 2011 12:53PM
Don't think I have ever heard of Lefse, but latkes, with sour cream, yum.
Not even Jewish and I love those things.
Nate Jan 6th 2011 1:08PM
We make it every year for Christmas and because we're half Norwegian and half Swedish we make meat balls and wrap them in Lefse. Makes for a great meal!
Josin Jan 6th 2011 1:27PM
As a Bengals fan, I've often wanted to get my hands on some Skyline Chili, but aside from ordering it online (at ridiculous shipping costs) or driving 10+ hours TO Cincy, I'm stuck with having to settle for my chili on hot dogs, and never getting the full experience of a good three-way.
(Wait, that didn't come out right, did it?)
chilisizzle Jan 6th 2011 2:11PM
Goldstar>Skyline
GrumblyStuff Jan 6th 2011 1:50PM
Saying what should be on these isn't helpful!
My question is... what's the recipe for lefse?
(Also, what's the pural of lefse and how do you pronounce it?)
Noyou Jan 6th 2011 1:55PM
Living my whole life in Chicago I have had foods of many cultures. I have even had a friend bring me some Skyline chili. Can honestly say I have never heard of Lefse. Nope. It doesn't sound bad. I like the idea of having it with cinnamon and brown sugar. Seems like its a cross between a pancake and a churro. Always good to get a little culture with your Queue!
Sayoni Jan 6th 2011 2:34PM
@GrumblyStuff
I don't really have a recipe in english, but a quick google search for "lefse recipe" should help you out. Also, the plural is lefser.
Sam Jan 6th 2011 3:19PM
I'm from North Dakota, and I see lefse all the time.
Drakkenfyre Jan 6th 2011 3:20PM
"and never getting the full experience of a good three-way."
Quote of the week, right there.
Thanatovsky Jan 6th 2011 3:24PM
@Noyou: If you're in Chicago, head up to the Andersonville 'hood. There is a Swedish Bakery on Clark St., just north of Foster. I'd bet they have fresh lefse for you to try.
talkingmike Jan 6th 2011 4:20PM
Pair it with Croonchy Stars cereal and you're golden.
The Giant Jan 6th 2011 4:46PM
You should try this mix-up
6 tbsp powder sugar
5 tbsp butter
Cimmamon for taste
Mix the powder sugar and the butter. It'll start off as a large hard lump (unless you use soft butter), and after a few minutes of stirring, it'll be completely smooth.
Add the cinnamon (I use about 5 teaspoons) to it, then smear it on a lefse.
If you want it to be a bit crunchier, replace 1-2 tbsp powder sugar with granulated sugar.
Enjoy!
Oh, and other alternatives:
Chocolate and banana
Salmon and sour cream
Brown cheese