
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Stale sponge-cake, grated biscuit, or pound cake, may replace the bread for a sweet omelet, when pounded loaf sugar should be sifted over it, and the dish decorated with lumps of currant jelly. This makes a nice dessert.
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Break four eggs into a basin and carefully remove the treadles
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Soak bread in either milk, water, cream, white wine, gravy, lemon juice, brandy or rum, according as the omelet is intended to be sweet or savory
Well beat the eggs together with a little nutmeg, pepper and salt; add the bread, and, beating constantly (or the omelet will be crumbly), get ready a frying pan, buttered and made thoroughly hot
Put in the omelet; do it on one side only; turn it upon a dish, and fold it double to prevent the steam from condensing
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Removing the chalazae (egg 'treadles') creates a smoother texture by eliminating the ropy cords that don't break down during cooking. Soaking the bread creates a tender custard-like binding that absorbs excess moisture while adding structure, preventing the eggs from weeping. Cooking on one side only in a very hot pan sets the bottom quickly while keeping the top custardy, and folding while hot traps steam inside, finishing the cooking gently through residual heat rather than direct contact.
The bread can be grated and sifted up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The eggs can be beaten with seasonings up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated, but do not add the soaked bread until just before cooking, as the mixture will become watery.
Omelets are best served immediately and do not store well. If necessary, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but note that reheating will result in a rubbery texture. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
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The bread can be grated and sifted up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The eggs can be beaten with seasonings up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated, but do not add the soaked bread until just before cooking, as the mixture will become watery.
Omelets are best served immediately and do not store well. If necessary, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but note that reheating will result in a rubbery texture. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat for 2-3 minutes.