5 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup ham, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, grated
Beat egg yolks until lemon colored. Add water, pepper, and salt. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Heat a large skillet and melt butter. Add the egg mixture and cook gently, lifting the omelet around the edges. When brown on the bottom, place in a 350F (175C) oven until dry on top.
Remove from the oven and top with chopped ham and grated onion.
Makes 4 servings.