Souffle Omelet (Puffy Omelet) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This Omelet is very light and fluffy. Fill it with any of your favorite fillers. Makes a very attractive presentation. Keep in mind that, although this dish looks very big, it is not as filling as you might think because it is such a light omelet. Ingredients:
4 egg whites |
2 tablespoons water |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
4 egg yolks |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
Directions:
1. Beat egg whites until frothy.
2. Add water and salt; continue beating about a minute or until stiff peaks form.
3. Beat yolks at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
4. Fold yolks into whites.
5. Heat butter in a 10 inch skillet with an oven proof handle.
6. Pour in egg mixture, mounding it a little higher on the sides.
7. Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set and the bottom is golden brown.
8. Place skillet in a 325 degree (163 celcius) oven; bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
9. Make a shallow cut off center of the omelet.
10. Place your fillers on the larger half of the omelet.
11. Fold the smaller half over the fillers.
12. Slip omelet onto a warmed plate.
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