Richard Jurvelin peels boiled potatoes Thursday in order for them to become the Norwegian holiday treat called lefse. The flatbread is a staple of Trinity Lutheran Church's holiday bazaar, which is scheduled for Nov. 8 this year.
September 19, 2025
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Labor of lefse: Coeur d'Alene church crew churns out Norwegian flatbread
Coeur d'Alene church crew churns out Norwegian flatbread
Potatoes, whipping cream, butter, salt, sugar and flour. Lots of flour. The recipe for the Norwegian flatbread has become second-nature for the volunteers who spend days in the basement and main floor kitchens of Trinity Lutheran Church.