
French Omelette
Classic French omelette with a silky, smooth exterior and creamy, barely-set interior. This elegant technique creates a pale, pristine omelette without browning for the ultimate refined breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1Large Eggs3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2Butter2-3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3SaltPinch of fine sea salt
- 4White PepperPinch of white pepper
- 5Heavy Cream1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
- 6Fresh Herbs1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until completely smooth and slightly frothy. Season with salt and white pepper.
- 2
Heat a 8-9 inch non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt without browning.
- 3
Pour in the beaten eggs and immediately begin stirring with a rubber spatula, constantly moving the eggs in a figure-8 motion.
- 4
Continue stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan for 60-90 seconds. The eggs should remain creamy and never fully set.
- 5
When the eggs are almost set but still very soft and creamy, remove from heat and add remaining cold butter pieces.
- 6
Continue stirring off the heat, letting the residual heat and butter create a silky, custard-like texture.
- 7
Add cream if using for extra richness. The omelette should be pale yellow with no browning.
- 8
Using the spatula, fold the omelette in half or roll it into a classic oval shape, seam-side down.
- 9
Slide onto a warm plate immediately, garnish with herbs if desired, and serve at once while still creamy inside.
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