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Pale yellow rolled French omelette on a white plate with fresh chives

Classic French Omelette

Smooth, pale yellow cigar with a creamy heart.

Total: 3 minDifficulty: HardYield: 4 Servings

Timing note: 3 mins

FrenchEggsBreakfast

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The Setup

  • Nonstick Skillet
    8-inch·nonstick essential
  • Spatula
    silicone preferred
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick Pan

The Mise en Place

2

Your prep station before cooking begins

The Protein (0/1)

200 geggs(Room temp, beaten with a fork (not whisk))

Other (0/1)

100 gbutter (unsalted)(High quality (Plugrá or Kerrygold))

My omelette tore when I tried to roll it.

Ah, it stuck to the pan. That means it wasn't quite ready to move, or the pan needed a little more help. Make sure you're using enough butter, or check that your non-stick pan is s…

Why is my omelette brown?

That tells me the heat was a bit too high. For a classic French omelette, we want a gentle, medium-low heat. It allows the eggs to cook slowly and evenly, keeping that beautiful pa…

Chef's Notes

Tip

Whisk eggs vigorously with a fork until no streaks of white remain for a uniformly creamy texture.

Tip

Use a non-stick pan and medium-low heat. Cook gently, tilting the pan to let uncooked egg flow underneath.

Serving

Serve immediately with fresh herbs like chives or parsley, and a side of crusty bread.

The Method

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