Things You'll Need:
- 3 eggs
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork
- 7 or 8-inch non-stick skillet
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Warm serving plate
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Step 1
Blend three eggs with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a fork, 30 to 40 strokes, just until combined and no white pieces are showing.
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Step 2
Heat a 7- or 8-inch non-stick skillet over high heat. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tbsp. butter. Tilt the pan to coat the sides and bottom. When the butter is melted and frothy, pour in the blended eggs.
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Step 3
Stir the eggs using the back of a fork held flat just above the bottom of the pan. Move the eggs around quickly to make a smooth and creamy omelet. When the eggs are nearly cooked but still wet, shake the pan back and forth to loosen the sides.
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Step 4
Place the filling of your choice in a line down the center of the omelet.
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Step 5
Tilt the pan away from you at a 45-degree angle. Use a fork to roll the top third of the omelet down over onto itself (and the filling, if any). Have a warm plate ready. Tilt the pan up against the plate until the omelet makes a second fold. Slip the omelet seam side down onto the plate.
