4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, pepper, and milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butter. Remove from boiling water; let cool slightly while beating eggs. Add egg yolks and mix well. Fold in egg whites. Pour into hot, buttered 10-inch frying pan. Cook over low flame 3 minutes. Then bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 15 minutes. Omelet is sufficiently cooked when a knife inserted comes out clean. Fold carefully and serve on hot platter. Serves 6.
APRICOT OMELET
Prepare Fluffy Omelet (above). Spread apricot jam on baked omelet; then fold and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve hot as main dish for luncheon or supper. Serves 6.
ONION OMELET
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup minced onions
1 teaspoon flour
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt