Description
This Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is a low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free alternative to traditional bread. Light and airy, it’s ideal for sandwiches, mini pizzas, or enjoying on its own.
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)
- 1 teaspoon honey or a pinch of sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
- Add cream of tartar to egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
- In the yolk bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, salt, cornstarch (if using), and honey or sweetener (if using) until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions using a spatula.
- Scoop mixture onto baking sheet to form 6–8 rounds and shape evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until tops are golden brown and set.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better volume when whipping.
- Do not overfold—stop as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Bake immediately after mixing to prevent deflation.
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg