Description
Light and airy cottage cheese cloud bread drifts like a delicate culinary cloud, promising pure comfort with minimal ingredients. Protein-packed and keto-friendly, this cloud bread offers you a delightful low-carb alternative to traditional bread that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese (full-fat for best texture)
- 3 large eggs, separated
Stabilizing and Leavening Agents:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) baking powder
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Activate the oven to a gentle 325F (163C), creating a warm, inviting environment for your cloud bread. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Select a pristine mixing bowl and transform egg whites into a fluffy cloud-like texture. Incorporate cream of tartar and employ a hand mixer, whipping the whites until they form sturdy, glossy peaks that stand tall and proud.
- In a separate vessel, craft a smooth base by combining egg yolks with cottage cheese. Introduce salt, garlic powder, and baking powder, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Delicately unite the two preparations by gently folding the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture. Use a spatula with a light touch, preserving the airy structure and avoiding deflation.
- Transform the batter into cloud-like mounds on the prepared baking sheet. Spread each portion slightly to create gentle, rounded shapes that will become golden pillows of deliciousness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and allow the cloud bread to bake for 25-30 minutes. Watch for a beautiful golden-brown exterior and a firm texture that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, allowing the cloud bread to rest and settle for approximately 5 minutes. These versatile bread clouds can be savored plain, used as sandwich bases, or adorned with butter, honey, or cream cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Achieve cloud-like texture by meticulously whipping egg whites until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy final result.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help egg whites reach maximum volume and create smoother, more consistent cloud bread.
- Fold egg whites gently and deliberately to maintain their delicate structure, preventing deflation and preserving the bread’s signature fluffy consistency.
- Experiment with herb variations like dried rosemary, thyme, or chives to customize flavor profiles and add exciting taste dimensions to your cloud bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg