Omelettes

There are at least three very different kinds of omelette. A classic French omelette is light, soft and creamy. It is cooked very quickly and folded. It is served either folded over a filling such as cheese or mushrooms, or with added herbs, or completely plain. A fluffy soufflé omelette is much lighter than a classic omelette as the egg whites are whisked separately and folded into the beaten yolks before it is cooked. It is served as a sweet or savoury, and can have a variety of fillings.

Both classic and soufflé omelettes must be eaten immediately after they are cooked or else they will lose their qualities of being fresh and very light.