Cloud Bread
Try my 4-ingredient cloud bread recipe. You'll love its airy texture and how simple it is to make! Use it for sandwiches, sweet treats, and more!
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 61kcal
Equipment
- Electric hand or stand mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1½ ounces cream cheese room temperature (45g)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolks in a separate small bowl.
- Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer on medium until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the egg yolks and salt and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Using a spatula, fold the meringue into the cream cheese mixture until just incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 6 mounds (about ⅓ cup each) on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Spread each mound into a 3½-inch circle.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let the bread cool completely on the baking sheet, about 15 minutes, before serving.
Notes
- Make sure there is no egg yolk whatsoever in the egg whites. The egg whites will not whip up into a meringue if there are any remnants of fat from the yolks.
- For a stable meringue: Egg whites whip better when they're at room temperature. Beat the egg whites at medium speed rather than a higher speed. While it takes a little longer to form stiff peaks, the lower speed creates a more stable meringue.
- Flavor options: Think of cloud bread as a blank canvas that you can season or flavor any way you like. You can fold in a teaspoon of savory dried herbs and spices like garlic powder, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, or your favorite seasoning blend to create a flavored bread. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh herbs, or grates parmesan cheese. For a sweeter take, add a tablespoon of sugar and a few sprinkles of your favorite baking spices. Or, sprinkle the tops of the hot bread rounds right out of the oven lightly with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg