Description
Cloud bread offers a light, airy delight that melts in your mouth with its heavenly texture. Simple ingredients and minimal effort create this dreamy, protein-packed treat perfect for low-carb enthusiasts wanting a delicious bread alternative.
Ingredients
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Cloud Bread
Main Ingredients:
- 3 extra-large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (1.5 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Sanitize two medium glass mixing bowls thoroughly to ensure pristine surfaces for optimal egg white whipping.
- Warm the oven to 300F (150C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Meticulously separate egg yolks and whites into designated bowls, preventing any yolk contamination.
- Introduce cream of tartar to egg whites and whip using an electric mixer until sturdy peaks emerge, approximately 3 minutes.
- Create a creamy blend by whisking egg yolks with softened cream cheese and salt until uniformly smooth.
- Delicately incorporate whipped whites into yolk mixture, folding gently with a silicone spatula to maintain airy texture.
- Distribute batter into six symmetrical mounds across the parchment sheet, maintaining 3-4 inches between each portion.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until surfaces transform into a rich golden hue.
- Allow cloud bread to rest on the pan for 5-10 minutes, enabling gentle cooling before serving.
Notes
- Handle egg whites with extreme care, ensuring no trace of yolk disrupts their ability to form stiff, airy peaks for perfect cloud bread texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese or Greek yogurt, to create smoother, more consistent mixture and prevent lumps.
- Fold egg whites gently using a bottom-to-top motion with a silicone spatula to maintain maximum volume and prevent deflation of the delicate mixture.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding herbs, spices, or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning to customize the cloud bread’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg