4 Why some women fail at Omelettes with Dried Eggs for success 3 simple rules Anyone can make a delicious light omelette with dried eggs provided they follow the directions carefully. The main reasons for failure are: (1) using too much dried egg for the amount of water, (2) not reconstituting the eggs carefully, and (3) not having the fat hot enough when you pour the eggs into the pan. Follow these three rules carefully and you'll find yourself making omelettes like an expert. 1 Measure carefully The correct proportion is one level tablespoonful of dried egg to two of water.