Potato Flatbreads (Lokše)
Potato Flatbreads (Lokše)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, about 2-4 medium, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking occasionally, to dry out any remaining moisture. Transfer the hot potatoes to a large bowl and mash them completely until smooth. There should be no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix with a spoon until just combined, then turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 3-5 minutes until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. Do not over-knead; the dough should be soft and pliable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin. Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, stacking them with parchment paper in between if preparing ahead.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a dry cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes. No oil or butter is needed in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully place one rolled-out flatbread into the hot dry skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the flatbread puffs up nicely and develops golden-brown spots and blisters. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Transfer the cooked lokše to a plate. Immediately brush one side generously with melted butter. Keep warm under a clean kitchen towel while you cook the remaining flatbreads.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the Lokše warm. They are traditionally served with roast duck and braised cabbage, or simply with additional butter and jam for a sweet treat.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Potato Flatbreads (Lokše)
- 2 pounds potatoes, about 2-4 medium, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking occasionally, to dry out any remaining moisture. Transfer the hot potatoes to a large bowl and mash them completely until smooth. There should be no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix with a spoon until just combined, then turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 3-5 minutes until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. Do not over-knead; the dough should be soft and pliable.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin. Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, stacking them with parchment paper in between if preparing ahead.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a dry cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes. No oil or butter is needed in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully place one rolled-out flatbread into the hot dry skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the flatbread puffs up nicely and develops golden-brown spots and blisters. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Transfer the cooked lokše to a plate. Immediately brush one side generously with melted butter. Keep warm under a clean kitchen towel while you cook the remaining flatbreads.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the Lokše warm. They are traditionally served with roast duck and braised cabbage, or simply with additional butter and jam for a sweet treat.