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Classic omelet with milk in a frying pan

Classic Milk Omelet in a Skillet

A budget-friendly, fast, and tasty breakfast for the whole family! A classic milk omelet is so simple even a kid can pull it off, and you can serve it on its own or with all sorts of fillings — cheese, ham, or vegetables, raw or sautéed.

Maria

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Classic omelet with milk in a frying pan

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Milk

Eggs (large)

Vegetable oil

Salt (pinch)

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 36 % 9 g

Fats 56 % 14 g

Carbohydrates 8 % 2 g

171 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 15 min

Step 1:

How do you make a classic milk omelet in a skillet? It's quick and easy! Start by gathering the ingredients from the list. Milk and eggs are best at room temperature, since salt dissolves poorly in a cold mixture. Instead of vegetable oil, you can grease the pan with butter.
Step 2:

Crack the eggs into a deep bowl. If your eggs are small, use 4.
Step 3:

Pour in the milk and add salt. Use finely ground salt — large crystals can dissolve poorly and end up crunching between your teeth.
Step 4:

Whisk until smooth. There's no need to beat it hard. In fact, try to stir so that as few large bubbles as possible form on the surface. You just want the white and yolk blended with the milk and the salt dissolved.
Step 5:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg-and-milk mixture. Keep in mind that the size of your pan determines the diameter and thickness of the finished omelet. Mine is about 8.5 inches (22 cm), but larger or smaller is fine. Lower the heat to its minimum and cook the omelet for 2–3 minutes.
Step 6:

Then cover the pan with a lid and cook the omelet another 3–4 minutes, until set.
Step 7:

Slide the omelet onto a plate, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve right away while hot. Enjoy!

How can you tell if an egg is fresh? Crack it into a separate container. First, there should be no off smell. The white of a fresh egg will be clear and clean. The yolk should hold its shape without spreading — shiny, domed, and even.
Always wash eggs before using them, since even a shell that looks clean can carry harmful bacteria. It's best to use a food-safe wash and a brush.
Any oil is only good up to a certain temperature — its smoke point, where it starts to burn and forms harmful compounds, including carcinogens. It's worth learning the right frying temperature and choosing the best oil for the job.