*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Puffy Omelet

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Eggs

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    Eggs -- separated
     1/4   ts           Cream of tartar
     1/4   c            Water -- cold
     1/4   ts           Salt
   2       tb           Butter

  About 30 minutes before serving, preheat oven to 350°F. In large
  bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy; add
  cream of tartar and continue beating just until stiff peaks form.
  In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg yolks with
  1/4 cup cold water and salt until very light; carefully fold yolk
  mixture into beaten whites. In ovenproof 10" skillet over
  medium-low heat, in hot butter, cook egg mixture for 3 minutes, or
  until puffy and golden on under side when lifted with a spatula.
  Then bake 10 minutes or until golden and top springs back when
  tapped with finger. Run a spatula around sides to loosen omelet.
  Make a slit part way across center of omelet; tip skillet and with
  pancake turner, fold omelet in half;slide onto heated platter.

  Yield: 2 Servings
 

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