French Omelet

[donna]

Here is recipe for a wonderful way to fix eggs for breakfast or anytime. This recipe from "Old Time Recipes To Enjoy", "The Kentucky Explorer", April 2015.

French Omelet

Three eggs, three tablespoons of milk or water, and one half teaspoon of salt. Beat the eggs lightly and add the liquid and salt; turn into the hot omelet pan, which must be perfectly clean and smooth. Set on the hot part of the stove for a few minutes; draw the cooked portion toward the handle of the pan; elevate the pan slightly by the handle, allowing the uncooked portion to run down to the front of the pan; continue to draw back until all is cooked. When of a creamy consistency, fold and serve at once.

 

[nitrofd]

What no ham, cheese, onions, peppers.

 

[donna]

This is just a simple omelet. You can add to it.

 

[MRB1863]

By the time we add all the stuff, it is no longer a simple omelet, but a work of culinary art!!!
I'll add the browned and drained sausage. Who's next?

 

[63rdOVI]

I do this is a well-greased (bacon grease, that is, or butter) cast iron skillet. I don't tend to use water or milk, I just use the beaten eggs. I like simple fillings, like diced ham and cheese, and maybe some fresh dill. I always serve it with home fries.

 

[ole]

I usually "finish" the omelet under the broiler.

 

[E_just_E]

I usually "finish" the omelet under the broiler.

+1, if you follow that (truly authentic, btw) recipe and don't want runny eggs in the middle. French omelets are runny

I flip mine

 

[diane]

French omelets are lovely. Just a few herbs is all they need!

 

[donna]

Here is another omelet from recipes from "The Kentucky Explorer" Magazine's "Old Time Recipes To Enjoy"

Creamy Omelet

"Four eggs, one-fourth teaspoon of salt, one-half cup of milk, one-eighth teaspoon of pepper, two tablespoons of flour, and one tablespoon of butter.

 

[ole]

Eggs, scrambled or in an omelet ought never be "done." A touch of runny is the goal.

For an omelet, start frying the additives: ham, peppers, onions -- whatever. Then add the whisked eggs (use water, not milk). Scrape away the cooked portion to allow more of the mixture to fry.

When close to done, add cheese and put the pan under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Remove, fold and enjoy.

 

[28thNewYork]

Agree with almost all of the above... Except--don't add water or milk. Whisk the eggs as soon as you remove them from the shell and again just before putting them in the pan. The added air aids in keeping them moist and "runny" while frying. Adding moisture via water or milk actually will make for a harder less fluffy end result.

Also, since the intent is to get a uniform texture, I tend to do an omelet at a lower temperature--this helps avoid over cooking the part of the omelet that "finishes" first.

 

[ole]

Agree with almost all of the above... Except--don't add water or milk. Whisk the eggs as soon as you remove them from the shell and again just before putting them in the pan. The added air aids in keeping them moist and "runny" while frying. Adding moisture via water or milk actually will make for a harder less fluffy end result.

Phillistine! A dash of water makes the whisking more thorough.

Oh geez. Arguing on the cooking forum. Go figure.

 

[28thNewYork]

Phillistine! A dash of water makes the whisking more thorough.

Oh geez. Arguing on the cooking forum. Go figure.

I thought we would at least be able to debate egg size and/or color before it got to this point...

Best wishes--cgc

 

[ole]

I pay the extra dollar for jumbo eggs. I will not pay the extra dollar for brown or free range eggs. An egg is an egg is an egg. The miniscule difference among the choices makes me no nevermind.

 

[donna]

Everyone likes their eggs a little differently. So no arguing here. Just fix them like you want.

Thanks.

 

[kholland]

By the time we add all the stuff, it is no longer a simple omelet, but a work of culinary art!!!
I'll add the browned and drained sausage. Who's next?

I can't talk with my mouth full.

 

[donna]

Bringing this up for Omelet Day. Omelets are good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

[nitrofd]

Lately i've been making my omelets with bacon,cheese and salsa.give the morning a wake up call.