Basic Omelette

Directions

1. 1
   Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk.
2. 2
   Add some salt and pepper, if you like, but do not add any water, milk, or any other liquids.
3. 3
   Heat the oil or butter in a 9-inch non-stick frying pan and pour in the eggs.
4. 4
   In the first 30-seconds of cooking, use a spatula to create 6-10 small cuts through the omelette.
5. 5
   This allows the uncooked egg on the top to flow down to the bottom of the pan.
6. 6
   When the top is nearly set, sprinkle any fillings over half of the omelette and turn off the heat.
7. 7
   Don't worry if some of the egg in the very centre isn't quite set, because the ambient heat will soon cook it.
8. 8
   Use your spatula to flip one half of the omelette over the other and serve immediately.