How to make a classic French omelette – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Memorise this step-by-step, then execute with panache – and all from shell to plate in less than five minutes

It’s odd that in English we have only one word for a dish as multifarious as the omelette, which is used for everything from a solid Spanish wedge of potato and egg to the golden American half-moon encompassing a generous filling. The quickest and simplest example, however, is the classic French omelette, which goes from shell to plate in less than five minutes, and is a skill that’s well worth mastering.

Prep 1 min
Cook 3 min
Serves 1