diff --git a/src/Omelet.md b/src/Omelet.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ae3347b --- /dev/null +++ b/src/Omelet.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +# Omelet + +- ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min +- 🍳Cook time: ≈ 30 min +- 🍽️ Servings: 4 Omelets + +## Ingredients + +* 2 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca +* 1/2 teaspoon salt +* 1/8 teaspoon pepper +* 3/4 cup milk, scalded +* 1 tablespoon butter, or margarine +* 4 egg yolks, beaten until thick +* 4 egg whites, beaten stiff +* Cheddar Cheese (optional for Cheese Omelet) + +## Directions +1. Add tapioca, salt and pepper to milk; cook in double boiler 15 minutes or until tapioca is clear and mixture thickened, stirring frequently. +2. Add butter. +3. Allow it to cool; combine with egg yolks, stirring occasionally. +4. Fold in egg whites. +5. Set oven for moderate 350°F. +6. Pour egg mixture into hot buttered frying pan. +7. Cook over low heat 3 minutes. +8. Transfer to oven; bake 15 minutes. +9. Omelet is done when an inserted knife comes out clean. +10. Cut across at right angles to handle of pan, being careful not to cut all the way through. +11. Fold carefully from handle to opposite side and serve on hot platter. + +### For Cheese Omelet + +* Add 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar Cheese just before folding in egg whites. +* Before putting omelet in oven, sprinkle top with an additional 1/2 cup of grated cheese. + +## Contribution + +- Anonymous