Lomper: recipe for Norwegian potato flatbread

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Lomper are soft, thin Norwegian flatbreads made from potato and flour. They need only three ingredients and a little patience with the rolling pin. You don't need a griddle: a large, dry frying pan works fine.

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Short answer: Boil 1 kg floury potatoes, mash them and let them cool. Knead in 1 tsp salt and about 250 g plain flour. Roll out thin rounds and cook them in a dry pan, about 1 minute on each side.

Ingredients for about 12 lomper

  • 1 kg floury potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • About 250 g plain flour, plus a little for rolling

How to make lomper

  1. 1
    Boil and mash

    Boil the potatoes until tender, peel them and mash until completely smooth while still warm. Let the mash cool completely, ideally overnight.

  2. 2
    Knead in the flour

    Knead in salt and flour to a supple dough. Use no more flour than the dough needs, or the lomper turn out chewy.

  3. 3
    Roll thinly

    Divide the dough into about 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, round sheet on a floured counter.

  4. 4
    Cook

    Cook in a dry, hot pan for about 1 minute on each side, until they get light brown spots. Put the finished lomper under a clean tea towel to keep them soft.

How to keep lomper soft

Lomper dry out quickly because they are so thin. Stack the cold lomper with a layer between them and wrap them in something that breathes. If they need to last more than a couple of days, freeze them and thaw slowly at room temperature. The full routine is in storing lefse, lomper and flatbread.

Frequently asked questions

Why do the lomper crack when I roll them?
The dough is too dry, or the mash was not completely smooth. Press the cracks together and roll gently from the middle outwards.
Which potatoes work best?
Floury potatoes give the best dough. Waxy potatoes give a sticky dough.
What do you eat lomper with?
Hot dogs are the classic, but they also go well with cured meat, sour cream and fish.

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