Folded or rolled

[baboon]

How do you prefer your omelette? Rolled is nicer looking and definitely requires some skills along with the right pan.

Myself I tend to make folded as I often still half asleep and I’m lazy. I look at omelettes kind of like a pizza more is not necessarily better.

Here’s a bacon grease pepper jack cheese 3 egg that I did this morning on a comal instead of a pan.

 

[Texasgordo]

I usually just fold it over and ruin it in the process then end up with scrambled eggs.

 

[jmohme]

I don't care what it looks like. so I do not bother. Just toss everything in the pan and stir it around till done. So scrambled I guess

 

[kbaxter60]

I usually just fold it over and ruin it in the process then end up with scrambled eggs.

Ditto on that. I usually try to do a "tri fold", but it does not always work out. Kinda nice presentation when it does,

 

[skfullgun]

Mine always end up scrambled. That works out fine since they usually go on a flour tortilla with some cheese and picante sauce and sometimes a bit of refried beans.

 

[Gordo]

You guys don't have a omlet roller ?

 

[Johnny Diamond]

How do you prefer your omelette? Rolled is nicer looking and definitely requires some skills along with the right pan.

Myself I tend to make folded as I often still half asleep and I’m lazy. I look at omelettes kind of like a pizza more is not necessarily better.

Here’s a bacon grease pepper jack cheese 3 egg that I did this morning on a comal instead of a pan. View attachment 479199

Cooked instead of not

~ strength and honor ~

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

baboon,

Now 'that's an omellete!

 

[Lead Belly]

Rolled. I tilt the pan and tap the hand holding the handle while pan is on angle, which makes omelette jump a bit.

Definitive method from the best French Chef:

 

[baboon]

Rolled. I tilt the pan and tap the hand holding the handle while pan is on angle, which makes omelette jump a bit.

Definitive method from the best French Chef:

Jaques taught me how to cook

 

[oldag]

Can't tell the difference after it is eaten.

 

[General Zod]

I fold mine over - they're generally so well-stuffed that a roll just won't work.

 

[baboon]

This is the very first time that I used a comal instead of a pan. I think a couple things made it work out better the in a pan (not an omelet pan). First we all know how good cast iron heats, holds the heat and evenly spreads it out. Second I did put a lid on it to hold in the heat and help cook the top. Third I didn't over load it, just pepper jack slices. Fourth I have a fairly long spatula, and the nonexistent sides on the comal allowed getting the spatula under the omelet at an angle that did not tear up the eggs. I will use it from now on,then making an omelet.

 

[SARGE67]

If you fold it as in OP pic, to me that's an omelet. If it's rolled it becomes a burrito, right ?

 

[Polkwright]

Folded. Like a taco. It's not a freaking burrito.

 

[baboon]

If you fold it as in OP pic, to me that's an omelet. If it's rolled it becomes a burrito, right ?

No a rolled omelet is the classic French way to do them. I explain why I fold mine in the opener of the thread.

Rolled is nice as it leaves more room for other breakfast items.

 

[Lead Belly]

Covering for just a bit does make for a fluffier omelette.

 

[Whistler]

I don't think it'd be possible to roll my omelet, that's for those thin as tissue crepe looking things.
Next thing you know they'll be trying to tell us egg whites and spinach is an omelet!

 

[Geezer]

I usually mix eggs. meat, cheese, onion, etc. and pour in a small skillet. When the eggs start to set, I place a tortilla on top of the eggs. Cook a little longer and then fold over and brown both sides. Very similar to this video.

 

[baboon]

Covering for just a bit does make for a fluffier omelette.

My chef buddy said tricks of the trade is just a little bit of pancake batter or a little seltzer water for fluffier omelets. I guess that fine in a commercial kitchen.