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Heat an electric lefse griddle(which we have) or electric skillet to highest temperature(DH has made this on the stove on a regular griddel)/.
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DO NOT GREASE GRIDDLE OR SKILLET.
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Measure potato flakes in large bowl.
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In a small saucepan, heat water, salt and margarine to rolling boil.
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Remove from heat, add milk.
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Add liquid to potato flakes and stirr until flakes are moistened)mixture is crumbly).
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Gradually add flour in small amounts to potato mixture.
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Work with hands until a soft dough of rolling consistency forms, AVOID USING TOO MUCH FLOUR.
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Form dough into a roll 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter.
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Cut roll into 1/2 inch slices.
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Cover dough with plastic wrap while rolling out each lefse.
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On a well floured board or pastry cloth roll out each sli8ce of dough until paper thin.
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transfer lefse to heated griddle using a lefse stick or spatula.
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Bake about 1 minute or until brown spots appear on bottom surface.
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turn and bake other side 30-45 seconds.
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Place lefse between cloth dish towels to prevent drying out.
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repeat with remaining slices.
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cool completely.
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To serve spread with butter and fold in quarters.
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DH spreads his with butter, sprinkles with sugar and rolls them in saran wrap.