My mother, of blessed memory, known as Nanny Fela to her adoring grandchildren, loved Essex Fells and lived here with us for the last 10 years of her life. My son and daughter, now married with children of their own, were great fans of Nanny Fela’s cooking. Her fluffy omelet was one of their favorites. This quick and easy recipe produces a golden, fluffy omelet that is light and airy with a melt in your mouth quality. A great recipe for grandparents to make for their grandchildren, fluffy omelet serves double duty as a tasty breakfast or brunch dish to serve and pamper mom on Mother’s Day. 

 

2 eggs, separated

salt

pepper

1 heaping tablespoon bread crumbs, panko crumbs, or matzah meal

1 tablespoon butter, margarine or vegetable spray

berries of choice, optional

confectioner’s sugar, optional

 

With a fork or whisk, beat the egg yolks.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  With a whisk or electric hand beater, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolks along with the bread crumbs.  Heat the butter, margarine, or vegetable spray in a non-stick skillet.  When the butter starts to sizzle, carefully add the batter into the skillet.  Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the bottom of the omelet is golden, then gently flip and cook for another minute or two.  Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve immediately or it will deflate.  If desired, garnish with some berries and confectioner’s sugar.  You can double, triple or quadruple this recipe.  Nanny Fela made these one at a time.

 

Makes 1 serving