Puffy Omelet
From Pam at www.ilovejesus.com
Reprinted with permission from paleofood.com
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Beat egg whites and water in small mixer bowl until stiff but not dry.
- Beat egg yolks and pepper in another bowl until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes.
- Fold into egg whites.
- Heat butter in 10-inch ovenproof skillet until hot enough to sizzle drop of water.
- Pour omelet mixture into skillet; level surface gently.
- Reduce heat.
- Cook slowly until puffy and light brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (Lift omelet at edge to look at color).
- Cook uncovered in 325 degree oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Tilt skillet; slip pancake turner or spatula under omelet to loosen.
- Fold omelet in half, being careful not to break it.
- Slip onto warm plate.