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How to Make Omelettes

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Variations are endless. Serves 2.

From Quick Guide: Omelet Recipes
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Beaten Eggs
  • A Warm Glass Of Milk
  • Baking Powder
  • Pat Of Butter
  1. Step 1

    Separate four eggs.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup milk, a tsp. baking powder and four egg yolks. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Beat the four egg whites until just stiff.

  4. Step 4

    Fold the whites and the yolk/milk mixture together.

  5. Step 5

    Turn the stove burner on to Medium.

  6. Step 6

    Pour mixture into a buttered omelet pan or skillet.

  7. Step 7

    Put pan on stove.

  8. Step 8

    When egg mixture begins to set, place cheese or other fillings in the center.

  9. Step 9

    When omelet appears almost done, fold in half, leaving the fillings in the center.

  10. Step 10

    Serve hot.

Tips & Warnings
  • Egg whites are easily whipped with a hand mixer.
  • Other good omelet fillings are chopped ham, mushrooms and/or cooked spinach.
  • If omelet appears to be burning on the bottom, reduce heat.
  • Don't mix the whites and yolks together vigorously. Fold them together carefully.

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on 7/7/2006 To make fluffier omelettes, add a pinch of corn starch as you mix.

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