Title: Omelet
Categories: Eggs
Yield: 1 Servings
| 4 | | Eggs |
| 3/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | c | Water |
| 1/8 | ts | Pepper |
| 1/2 | tb | Melted butter or butter substitute |
| | | Cayenne |
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add seasonings. Beat egg
whites until foamy. Add water and continue beating until stiff. Carefully
fold into first mixture. Pour into hot frying pan containing butter. Cook
over low fire until well puffed, slightly brown on bottom, and firm to the
touch. Cook under a low broiler flame 2-3 minutes. After omelet is well
puffed and slightly brown on the bottom, the cooking process may be
completed in a moderate oven (375 F). Crease omelet. Fold. Serve at once.
If desired, 1/4 cup finely chopped ham or grated cheese, or 2 tablespoons
tart jelly, may be placed on 1/2 the omelet just before it is served. 4
servings. The Household Searchlight