Classic French Omelette 🥚✨

Soft, buttery, and custardy — the ultimate French breakfast classic.

👤 Serves: 1
⏱ Prep Time: 5 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 3 mins

🛒 Ingredients

• 🥚 3 large eggs (180 g)

• 🧈 Unsalted butter – 15 g (10 g for cooking, 5 g for finishing)

• 🧂 Salt – ½ tsp (2 g)

• 🌿 Black pepper – ¼ tsp (1 g, optional)

• 🥛 Milk or heavy cream – 1 tbsp (10 g, optional)

• ✂️ Chives – 5 g, finely chopped (optional)

👩🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Eggs

• Crack eggs into a bowl.

• Add salt, pepper (optional), and milk/cream (optional).

• Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy (30–40 seconds).

2️⃣ Heat the Pan

• Heat a non-stick 20 cm (8-inch) pan over medium-low heat.

• Melt 10 g butter, swirling to coat evenly.

3️⃣ Cook the Omelette

• Pour in the eggs.

• Stir constantly with a spatula while gently shaking the pan.

• When eggs start to set (1–2 mins), smooth the surface.

4️⃣ Shape the Omelette

• When the top is still slightly runny (around 2–3 mins), tilt the pan.

• Fold from one side and roll into an oval shape.

5️⃣ Finishing Touches

• Remove from heat, top with 5 g butter for a glossy finish.

• Sprinkle chives if desired.

6️⃣ Serve Immediately

• Slide onto a plate.

• Enjoy warm with toast or a fresh salad.

💡 EG Tip: Keep heat low the magic of a French omelette is in its silky, custard-like center.