Lokše (Potato Flatbread)

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6 servings25 min prep20 min cookEasy Slovakia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Lokše (Potato Flatbread)

Lokše, a thin potato flatbread, grew out of the mountainous Orava region of Slovakia, where potatoes were used to stretch scarce wheat flour into a filling, practical bread cooked on a hot griddle. It's traditionally served plain or wrapped around goose fat, cabbage, or jam.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings
  • 1 kg potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Extra flour for rolling

Instructions

  1. 1Mash the boiled potatoes while still warm and let cool slightly.
  2. 2Mix in the flour, egg, and salt to form a soft, workable dough, adding more flour if too sticky.
  3. 3Divide the dough into small balls and roll each out thinly on a floured surface.
  4. 4Heat a dry, ungreased skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned spots appear.
  6. 6Brush the warm flatbreads with melted butter.
  7. 7Serve warm, plain or filled with duck fat, cabbage, or a sweet poppyseed filling.

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