Chef John's French Omelette

Name: Chef John's French Omelette
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: European, French
Ingredients: 3 fresh eggs; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cold water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 pinch cayenne or white pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

Prep:2minCook:5min

A true French omelette, or omelet as we Americans call it, is just eggs and butter, no filling. The egg is folded for a soft, tender texture. It's 10% ingredients and 90% technique, so it does take a bit of practice to perfect.

Updated at: Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:00:11 GMT