Description
Delight in this light and fluffy Cloud Bread recipe that’s perfect for those following a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle. These airy, meringue-like rounds are simple to make and can be enjoyed as a bread substitute for sandwiches or on their own.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Mix Yolk Mixture: In another bowl, mix egg yolks with cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold yolk mixture into egg whites.
- Bake: Spoon mixture into mounds on baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool to firm up slightly and serve plain or as a bread substitute.
Notes
- For savory option, omit sugar and vanilla, add herbs or garlic powder.
- Best consumed fresh but can be stored for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
