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TENDER FANCYPANTS OMELET SERVES 1 3 large eggs 1 large egg yolk ẵ teaspoon kosher salt ẳ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and chives (optional) 1ẵ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ẳ-inch cubes and chilled Combine the eggs, egg yolk, salt, pepper, milk, and herbs, if using, in a medium bowl and whisk until homogeneous and frothy, about minute Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes The eggs should darken in color significantly Add two-thirds of the butter to the eggs Melt the remaining butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over low heat Add the egg mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring slowly and constantly with a silicone spatula, scraping the eggs off the bottom and sides of the skillet, until the eggs have begun to set, about minutes Then continue cooking, stirring and scraping, until the eggs are just firm ... silicone spatula, scraping the eggs off the bottom and sides of the skillet, until the eggs have begun to set, about minutes Then continue cooking, stirring and scraping, until the eggs are just firm... minutes The eggs should darken in color significantly Add two-thirds of the butter to the eggs Melt the remaining butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over low heat Add the egg mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring... 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and chives (optional) 1ẵ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ẳ-inch cubes and chilled Combine the eggs, egg yolk, salt, pepper, milk, and herbs, if