Black Truffle Omelets

Directions

1. 1
   Cut truffles into slices slightly less than 1/8 inch thick with slicer.
2. 2
   Whisk eggs in a bowl until foamy, then add truffles and gently stir until combined.
3. 3
   Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill 1 hour to allow eggs to absorb truffle flavor.
4. 4
   Add salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200F.
6. 6
   Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides.
7. 7
   Stir egg mixture gently, then pour 1/2 cup egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge occasionally with a heatproof plastic spatula to let raw egg flow underneath, until omelet is set but top is still slightly moist, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Fold omelet in half using spatula, then transfer to an ovenproof plate.
9. 9
   Cover omelet loosely with foil, then transfer plate to oven to keep warm.
10. 10
    Make 3 more omelets in same manner, transferring to plate in oven as cooked.
11. 11
    *Available at AQUIPROfoods (571-278-4766; fresh truffles available December to March).