A perfectly cooked omelet is somehow charming, golden on the outside and light and airy on the inside. This fluffy mid-century omelet is baked, as opposed to the stovetop omelets we know today.
Puffy omelets were popular in home kitchens during the 1940s and 1950s. Because they were a fancier version of scrambled eggs, they were great for brunches, ladies’ luncheons or weekend breakfasts. When you beat the egg whites separately, the texture becomes something like a cloud or “egg”.
🍳 Puffy Omelet for Two Recipe
Recipe Details
- 🍽 Servings: 2–3
- ⏱ Total Time: 23 minutes (5 min prep | 5 min stovetop | 13 min bake)
- 🔥 Difficulty: Easy
- 🔢 Calories per Serving: ~152 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, separated
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or margarine
Instructions
- In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with water and salt until stiff but not dry.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with pepper until thick and lemon-colored. Gently fold yolks into the egg whites.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Heat butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
- Pour the omelet mixture into the skillet, gently leveling the surface. Reduce heat and cook slowly for about 5 minutes, until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To serve, tip the skillet and loosen the omelet by slipping a spatula underneath. Fold the omelet in half without breaking it, and serve immediately.
Why This Vintage Recipe is Worth Bringing Back.
This vintage style puffy omelette resembles that of a soufflé and is both chic and very easy to make. It’s a fun activity to watch it rise in the oven, plus it’s a great way to up your egg game without using any extra ingredients!
Home chefs in the mid 20th century would make flavorful versions such as cheese, mushrooms or ham or even fruit jams. This basic recipe is the perfect foundation for either!
Let me know how this old-fashioned classic goes if you give it a shot!
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