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Firm Diner-Style Omelet

  • 5m Prep Time
  • 5m Cook Time
  • 10m Ready In

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  • Cuisine : American
  • Course : Breakfast

A firm diner-style omelet filled with your choice of ingredients, cooked in butter until golden and puffy. Perfect for a hearty breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1
    • 2 or 3 large eggs
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • Pinch of black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • (Softened butter)
    Sub-recipe steps
    1. Beat with a fork until the whites and yolks are blended: 2 or 3 large eggs; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Pinch of black pepper
    2. Have ready a hot serving plate. Heat in a 6- to 8-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat: 2 tablespoons butter
    3. Tilt the skillet to coat the sides and bottom thoroughly, until the butter has melted. Pour in the eggs. With one hand, agitate the skillet forward and backward, keeping the egg mass sliding as a whole over the bottom. At the same time, “scramble” the eggs by quickly swirling in a circular motion, as shown below. The rhythm of the skillet and the stirring is like a child’s trick of patting the head while rubbing the stomach. At this point the heat in the skillet may be sufficient to cook the eggs, and you may want to lift the skillet from the heat as you gently swirl the eggs. If desired, once the egg is nearly set, spread it evenly in the skillet by pressing it with the spatula and sprinkle the top with: (⅓ cup any Fillings for Omelets, at room temperature)
    4. Tip the handle up to a 45-degree angle and flip the omelet over, away from the handle, as shown in the center. Fold it over once or twice, or roll it bit-by-bit for a more elegant presentation. If the omelet shows any tendency to stick, slip a spatula underneath it or give the skillet handle a sharp rap or two with the fist, as shown below. Slant the skillet to 90 degrees or more over the serving plate until the omelet slides out of the skillet with its ends folded under on the plate—ready to serve. If desired, for a shiny, glazed surface, rub the top with: (Softened butter)
    5. Serve at once.
  • 2 or 3 large eggs
  • (1 teaspoon minced herbs such as thyme, parsley, tarragon, or chervil)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • (Chopped herbs)
  • (Melted butter)

Let's Prepare

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  • 1 ⅓ to ½ cup any Fillings for Omelets, at room temperature
  • 2 or 3 large eggs
  • (1 teaspoon minced herbs such as thyme, parsley, tarragon, or chervil)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • (Chopped herbs)
  • (Melted butter)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Have ready: ⅓ to ½ cup any Fillings for Omelets, at room temperature

  2. Step 2.

    Beat with a fork until the whites and yolks are blended: 2 or 3 large eggs; (1 teaspoon minced herbs such as thyme, parsley, tarragon, or chervil); ⅛ teaspoon salt; Pinch of black pepper

  3. Step 3.

    Melt in a 6- to 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat: 1 tablespoon butter

  4. Step 4.

    Tilt the skillet to coat the sides and bottom thoroughly. When the butter is hot and has reached the point of fragrance, but is not browned, pour in the eggs. Tilt the skillet to evenly distribute the eggs, going halfway up the buttered sides if the skillet is on the small side. For a fluffier texture and quicker cooking, lift the edges of the solidified egg layer up with a spatula and tilt the skillet so the uncooked egg mixture fills the gap (repeat on all sides). When the top of the egg layer is beginning to set, add the filling in a wide strip down the center for a trifold omelet or distribute on one side for a half-moon. For the former, flip the small, untopped sides over the filling; for the latter, fold the empty half over. If the filling needs to be melted or heated through (or if you want to ensure that the egg is completely firm), carefully flip the omelet over, remove the skillet from the heat, and let sit for an additional minute or two. Slide the omelet onto a warmed plate and serve immediately, garnished with, if desired: (Chopped herbs); (Melted butter)

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