Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is a light, airy, and protein-packed bread alternative perfect for sandwiches or snacks. Made with simple ingredients like eggs and cottage cheese, it’s easy to prepare and bake, resulting in a soft texture and subtle savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 3 large eggs
Dairy
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
Leavening & Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
For Greasing
- Butter or avocado oil spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°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 a clean, grease-free mixing bowl for whipping.
- Whip Egg Whites: Whip the egg whites with baking powder and salt until stiff peaks form. This creates the airy structure essential for the cloud bread’s fluffiness.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Yolks: In a separate bowl, blend the cottage cheese with the egg yolks until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the yolk and cottage cheese mixture into the whipped egg whites using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped whites for maximum fluffiness.
- Portion Batter: Scoop the batter into 6 equal portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for baking expansion.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cloud breads are golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cloud breads to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let them firm up and develop better texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cottage cheese with a suitable vegan ricotta alternative.
- Optional garlic powder adds a subtle savory flavor; omit for a neutral taste.
- Be gentle when folding to keep the batter airy for the best fluffiness.
- These cloud breads are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Great as a low-carb, gluten-free bread substitute for sandwiches or toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cloud bread, cottage cheese bread, low carb bread, gluten free bread, fluffy bread, healthy bread alternative
