How to Make a Basic Omelet
Introduction
Omelets, made in the French style, are actually fairly easy to make. It can be a little tricky at first, since the process goes very quickly, but a few tries are really all it takes. Serves one.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
* 2 eggs
* butter for the pan
* dash black pepper
* 1/8 tsp. salt
* 1 tbsp. water
Steps
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Step One
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Combine eggs, water, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Beat with a fork until combined but not too frothy.
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Step Two
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Melt a little butter (1 or 2 tsp.) over medium-high to high heat.
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Step Three
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When the butter stops foaming, pour the egg mixture into the skillet, and without moving the skillet, allow the eggs to set on the bottom (this should only take a few seconds).
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Step Four
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As eggs set, take a spatula and push the edges of the egg mixture in, allowing the uncooked eggs on top to flow underneath and make direct contact with the skillet. Repeat the procedure at various spots around the edge of the setting egg mixture.
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Step Five
When eggs are set but still shiny, remove the omelette from the heat. The whole process should take just 2 or 3 minutes.
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Step Six
Fold the omelet in half and slide it onto a warm plate.
Tips & Warnings
* Practice with plain omelets before you try filling them.
* Omelets are really an individual dish. Make separate omelets for each person (since they only take a few minutes, this is not an overwhelming obstacle). If you want to serve a lot of people, make a scramble instead.
* To make a low-fat omelet, prepare using one whole egg and two egg whites, instead of two whole eggs.
* If you do fill the omelet, place a few tablespoons of filling on one half of the omelet right before it's done, then fold over and slide onto a plate. Don't put too much inside; it gets difficult to fold the omelet over. You can always put more filling on top of the omelet. Try filling your omelet with cooked fresh mushrooms, grated cheese or even fruit and yogurt. Experiment and have fun!
2007-10-29 15:57:44
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answer #1
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answered by roeman 5
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Scramble up some eggs, and add a little cold water (this will make your omelette puff). Get a hot pan, melt some butter or margarine, and then pour in the eggs. As the edges cook, I push it towards the center, to let the uncooked eggs cook. I like to put the pan under a hot broiler to cook the top of the eggs...it's faster that way. Then I throw in whatever I'm using (such as ham, cheese, onions, tomatoes, asparagus) onto one side of the eggs and fold it over.
2007-10-29 22:57:25
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answered by Miami Lilly 7
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Break 3 eggs in a bowl and whisk them with a fork so there is no more clear or white and just a frothy yellow. Add your ingredients to the beaten egg (ham, onion, bell pepper, cooked bacon, cooked sausage, potatoes, whatever you like). Put a bit of butter in a frying pan and heat to meduim, add the egg mix, let it sit and do not stir until the top layer is not longer shiny and looks done, sprinkle the top with cheese, then fold one side of the cooked egg mix in half, so it lays on top of the other side, like a taco. Yum!
2007-10-29 23:01:25
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answered by Amers 3
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Omelet Making 101
In a bowl, mix a couple of eggs, ham, cheese, diced onions, peppers(green or red), a splash of milk, salt and pepper to taste
Grease a frying pan, pour in mixture, let cook until downside is brown, fold in half and turn. cook until downside is brown, remove and serve
2007-10-30 04:45:27
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answered by devine_secrets34 3
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break some eggs and read a cookbook
2007-10-29 22:50:20
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answered by Anonymous
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