Desert

Hungry Jack Lefse

Name: Hungry Jack Lefse
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup butter; 6 1/2 cups Hungry Jack Potato Flakes; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup sugar

admin May 2, 2025

Servings: 32 Total Time: 33 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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This isn’t just a Lefse recipe; it’s a piece of family history! I am delighted to share this cherished recipe, mailed to Grandma Johnson by LeRoy Barsness of Grand Forks, ND, on December 28th, 2000. Lefse holds a special place as a beloved treat in the upper Midwest, and we think recipes with such a wonderful story are even more enjoyable to share.

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Hungry Jack Lefse

Author: admin Cuisine: American Courses: Desert

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 3 mins Total Time 33 mins

Servings: 32

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

5 ¹⁄₂ cups boiling water
¹⁄₂ cup butter
6 ¹⁄₂ cups Hungry Jack Potato Flakes
¹⁄₄ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp salt
¹⁄₃ cup sugar

Instructions

Cool, divide into 2 parts
Add 1 cup of flour to each part
Use about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of dough for each lefse
Roll on floured board
Fry on a Lefse Griddle

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Hello, I'm Ryan, a skilled and enthusiastic amateur cook! I find joy and fulfillment in the kitchen, and find delight in sharing my family creations with others. Keep it delicious!