Description
Cloud Bread is a light and fluffy low-carb alternative to traditional bread, made primarily from eggs and cream cheese. This easy-to-make recipe results in soft, airy rounds that are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a gluten-free snack. With a subtle savory note from optional garlic powder or herbs, Cloud Bread is both versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 3 large eggs
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
Leavening and Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or herbs (optional for flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing the whites in one mixing bowl and the yolks in another.
- Mix Yolks: Add the softened cream cheese, cream of tartar, and sea salt to the egg yolks. Incorporate garlic powder or herbs now, if desired, for added flavor.
- Beat Yolks: Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the egg yolk mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This will give the bread its characteristic light texture.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites using a rubber spatula. Take care not to deflate the whites to maintain fluffiness.
- Form Rounds: Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in rounded mounds, aiming to make about 8 rounds depending on your preferred size.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the bread feels set.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cloud breads cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can store cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a toaster or oven for a few minutes to restore fluffiness.
- For variations, add herbs, cheese, or spices to the yolk mixture before folding.
- This bread is naturally gluten-free and low-carb, suitable for many special diets.
- Do not overmix when folding to keep the bread airy and light.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cloud bread, low carb bread, gluten free bread, keto bread, egg bread, cream cheese bread
