Souffle Omelet (Puffy Omelet)
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Ingredients
- Egg Whites
- Water
- Salt
- Egg Yolks
- Butter
Method
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I
Beat egg whites until frothy.
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II
Add water and salt; continue beating about a minute or until stiff peaks form.
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III
Beat yolks at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
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IV
Fold yolks into whites.
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V
Heat butter in a 10 inch skillet with an oven proof handle.
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VI
Pour in egg mixture, mounding it a little higher on the sides.
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VII
Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set and the bottom is golden brown.
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VIII
Place skillet in a 325 degree (163 celcius) oven; bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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IX
Make a shallow cut off center of the omelet.
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X
Place your fillers on the larger half of the omelet.
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XI
Fold the smaller half over the fillers.
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XII
Slip omelet onto a warmed plate.