Puffy Omelet

* Exported from MasterCook *

PUFFY OMELET

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Eggs, separated
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
1/4 c Cold water
1/4 ts Salt
2 tb Butter

About 30 minutes before serving,preheat oven to 350
degrees.In large bowl,with mixer at high speed,beat
egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and
continue beating just until stiff peaks form. In small
bowl,with mixer at high speed,beat egg yolks with 1/4
cup cold water and salt until very light;carefully
fold yolk mixture into beaten whites. In ovenproof 10"
skillet over medium-low heat,in hot butter, cook egg
mixture three minutes,or until puffy and golden on
under side when lifted with a spatula.Then bake 10
minutes or until golden and top springs back when
tapped with finger. Run a spatula around sides to
loosen omelet.Make a slit part way across center of
omelet;tip skillet and with pancake turner,fold omelet
in half;slide onto heated platter.Makes 2 servings.



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