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eggs for an omelet, how much?  I have just learned the omelet
technique and would like to improve it as much as possible. I
know that milk and cream are often added, but for those that add
water how much do you add?    1. Click to Upload a photo (10 MB
limit)   1. I add one tablespoon for three eggs for scrambled
eggs.      1. Thought I would add this.       This is the video
I used when I was learning to cook:       Here, Jacques Pepin
teaches you both the country French omelet as well as the
classic. I highly recommend you master the classic French
omelet.        20 Replies       1. re: iamreptar
Thanks. It seems he didn't add water or milk?          1. re:
fldhkybnva            a classic omelet does not contain milk or
water.            i don't think it's usual to add water to
scrambled eggs either, since all it will do is thin the eggs,
making soft fluffy "curds" harder to achieve.              1.
re: Jay F                  the key i