Q&A for How to Cook a Basic Omelette

Adding milk will help fluff up your omelette, as will whipping your eggs. You can even separate a couple of the eggs and beat the whites until they form soft peaks. Adding a pinch of baking soda before you put the eggs in the pan will also help them rise a little.

Typically, an omelette has 2-4 eggs in it. If you try to use more than 5, it might become too big and difficult to handle during the cooking process.

4 of the most common types are American style, French style, frittata, and souffle. American, French, and souffle omelets are all folded or rolled over, while the frittata is served more like a quiche. American omelets tend to be more thoroughly cooked than their European counterparts, and are usually folded in half rather than neatly rolled. Souffle omelettes are extra fluffy because the eggs are thoroughly beaten. French omelettes are very thin and neatly rolled, like crepes.

Yes! Just be careful because adding a lot of heavy ingredients can break up your omelette.

Yes. They add color and flavor to a plate.

A "dash" usually means about a tablespoon. You can use a little more or less milk, depending on your preference.

When you mix the eggs in the bowl, you can mix your vegetables in as well. You can also sprinkle them onto the egg right after you've poured it into the pan.

Yes, but should be supervised to make sure that nothing goes wrong.

I believe any type of milk will do, but yes. The milk will ensure the omelette is thick enough and doesn’t run.

You can use any pan that it will fit inside, but a frying pan is recommended for best results.

It will be less fluffy and tasty, but you can. I would suggest using milk, though.

Yes, you can, although I would avoid using almond milk due to the flavor.

You don't have to use milk but also, don't use water. Just use the eggs.

It is said that milk is better to use when making a basic omelette because milk is more liquid than cream. But, you could try using cream, it will still work.

I usually drink 2% but I always have a pint of whole milk for my omelettes, as it makes them rich and tasty. So, try full fat milk for a very good omelette.