Is a Frittata an omlette?
The frittata is an Italian dish, similar in composition to an omelet. Unlike an omelet, however, the egg mixture is not folded over and finished on the stove top. Most variants of the frittata start with a few moments on the stove top until the bottom layer of the egg mixture has solidified, and then are baked in the oven for half an hour to an hour depending upon the size and recipe. The traditional Italian frittata may have been an important meal during observation of Lent. In these cases it would not have been served with meats, but might have grated cheese as well as a few vegetables added. Food historians believe the frittata probably predates the omelet in origin. Recipes for the frittata can be quite simple, and the result excellent for brunches or lunch, since it is often served at room temperature instead of hot like an omelet. Additionally, there are some recipe versions that are not initially fried, so one can bake a large frittata in a glass baking dish, suitable for servin
