Learning how to make an omelette is really useful. It makes a quick, simple and delicious meal whether you eat it plain or add extra ingredients as a filling.
The secret to a perfect omelette? It has to be using really fresh eggs and a dedicated omelette pan.
In an ideal world you should never use your omelette pan for anything else. Doing so would mean that it would need washing, which could then cause your omelettes to stick.
So what is an omelette pan? Well, it is basically a small frying pan, about 7 to 8 inches in diameter (which will hold 3-4 eggs), and made from either thick aluminium or cast iron, with or without a non-stick finish. A feature of a good omelette pan is the curved edge which makes it a lot easier to turn out the finished product.
A new pan needs treating before use. Wash it and dry it, then cover the bottom with olive oil. Leave it for around 12 hours, then put the pan onto a hot ring and heat until the oil smokes. Remove from the heat, pour off the oil and wipe the pan with kitchen paper.
After each use do not wash the pan, but instead wipe it out with a damp cloth dipped in salt. This is called seasoning the pan, and it will prevent an omelette from sticking.
So let's start with how to make an omelette of the classic French type.
These tend to be savoury, either plain or with a filling. They can be served as a starter or more often as a breakfast or supper dish. You will need....
Follow the above recipe but add 2-3 tablespoons grated cheddar or Gruyere cheese over the omelette just before folding.
Follow the instructions above for how to make an omelette, but first make the mushroom filling.
Fry the mushrooms in the melted butter in a separate pan. Stir in the flour, add the liquid (stock or water) and seasonings. Stir until it comes to the boil, and it thickens into a creamy consistency.
Pour the mushroom mixture into the omelette just before folding it over.
These are usually served as a sweet and can have various fillings. They can be cooked in your omelette pan or in a dish in the oven.
Many people tend to shy away from anything with soufflé in the name, thinking it will be difficult, but this method is not really any more difficult that learning how to make an omelette in the French manner.
You could use the following fillings instead of the jam...
I hope you enjoy learning how to make an omelette, whichever version you decide to try.
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