Description
Cloud bread showcases a light, airy texture that elevates simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. French-inspired techniques combine with modern baking methods to create a protein-rich, low-carb alternative for health-conscious diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese (full-fat for best texture)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325F (163C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to prevent adhesion.
- Egg White Transformation: In a pristine mixing bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar using a hand mixer until glossy, sturdy peaks form, creating a cloud-like texture.
- Base Composition: In a separate bowl, blend egg yolks, cottage cheese, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder until achieving a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Merging Techniques: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese base using a spatula, maintaining the airy structure and preventing deflation.
- Shaping and Baking: Distribute the batter into rounded mounds on the prepared baking sheet, allowing them to spread naturally. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden-brown and firm.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer the cloud bread to a wire rack and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve as a versatile bread base or embellish with optional toppings like butter, honey, or cream cheese.
Notes
- Whip Egg Whites with Precision: Ensure your mixing bowl is completely grease-free and use room temperature eggs for maximum volume and stability of the egg white peaks.
- Fold Gently to Preserve Airiness: Use a wide spatula and slice through the mixture with minimal stirring to maintain the delicate, cloud-like texture without deflating the whipped whites.
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Drain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent excess liquid that could compromise the bread’s light, fluffy structure and potentially make it soggy.
- Customize Diet-Friendly Options: Experiment with alternative seasonings like herbs or nutritional yeast for different flavor profiles, and consider using low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version suitable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg