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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
2 or 3 eggs, 2 oz. of butter, 1 teaspoonful of flour, 1/2 teacupful of milk.
👨🍳 Method
Make a thin cream of the flour and milk; then beat up the eggs, mix all together, and add a pinch of salt and a few grains of cayenne. Melt the butter in a small frying-pan, and, when very hot, pour in the batter. Let the pan remain for a few minutes over a clear fire; then sprinkle upon the omelet some chopped herbs and a few shreds of onion; double the omelet dexterously, and shake it out of the pan on to a hot dish. A simple sweet omelet can be made by the same process, substituting sugar or preserve for the chopped herbs.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried Mrs Beeton's Bachelor's Omelet this week. I found this old-fashioned recipe is a simple yet delicious way to start the day. It is perfect for the busy weekday cook who needs a quick and satisfying meal. What surprised me was the subtle heat from the cayenne pepper - a delightful touch that I had not expected. The butter sizzled beautifully in the pan, and the batter puffed up nicely, creating a lovely, golden omelet. I topped mine with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of finely chopped onion, as suggested. The result was a comforting, savoury breakfast that reminded me of simpler times. It was a delightful way to begin the day, and I would happily make it again for a speedy, satisfying meal.
