Description
This Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is light, airy, and delicious! Made with egg whites, cottage cheese, and a touch of sweetness, this gluten-free bread alternative is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a low-carb snack. Its fluffy texture and mild flavor make it a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for structure)
- 1 teaspoon honey or a pinch of sweetener (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
- Whip the Egg Whites: Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the Yolks and Cottage Cheese: In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the blended cottage cheese, salt, cornstarch (if using), and honey or sweetener (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk and cottage cheese mixture in thirds. Use a spatula to fold carefully, maintaining as much air as possible for fluffiness.
- Shape the Cloud Bread: Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 6-8 small rounds or larger pieces depending on your preference. Use the back of a spoon to shape them evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Remove from the oven and let the cloud bread cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping.
- Don’t overfold the mixture; fold just until combined to avoid deflating the egg whites.
- Bake immediately after shaping, as the batter will lose volume if it sits too long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cloud bread, cottage cheese bread, gluten-free bread, keto bread, low-carb bread, fluffy bread, egg whites, healthy bread alternative