Norway · Scandinavia
Lefse
Also known as Norwegian potato flatbread
A Norwegian potato flatbread rolled tissue-thin and griddled quickly, traditionally rolled around butter and sugar or served with cured fish.
Method
Griddle (Potato Flatbread)
Hydration
60%
water to flour
Glycemic index
78
High GI
Energy
230 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 2
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 4
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Soft pliable round
- Faint potato sweetness
Typical ingredients
- Potato
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Salt
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.