Cloud Bread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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This Cloud Bread Recipe is a low-carb, high in protein, gluten-free substitute for bread, made with just 3 ingredients. Fluffy, light, delicious, and perfect for sandwiches!

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  • What is cloud bread?
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  • How to make cloud bread?
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Why This Recipe Works

If you visit Pinterest as much as I do, you most likely have seen this magical keto Cloud Bread already. It's a low-carb and keto diet-friendly substitute to white bread. Since my Hubby and I love finding and trying recipes for healthy substitutes for our favorite foods, we set out to make a batch. The name makes total sense: it's light and fluffy, like a cloud. We were concerned about it holding up when used in sandwiches but it totally does and even works for burgers!

What is cloud bread?

It's high in protein, low in carbs, and gluten-free since there is no flour used. There are a few things you need to keep in mind while making this bread: whip the egg whites to stiff peaks AND gently fold in the yolks and cheese mixture in without deflating the whites. It really does not take much time and you can make a batch pretty quickly.

Ingredients:

  • eggs: the essence of this bread and source of protein;
  • cream cheese: added for texture and flavor;
  • cream of tartar: a stabilizer for whipping egg whites.

How to make cloud bread?

  • Separate the eggs and egg whites, placing them in separate mixing bowls.
  • Add cream of tartar to egg whites and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Add cream cheese, salt, and garlic powder toegg yolks. Mixwell.
  • Slowly add egg yolk mixture to whipped egg whites and fold in gently.
  • Scoop batter onto prepared sheets, spreading into circles.
  • Bake until the bread is golden on top.
  • Cool completely.
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Helpful Tips!

  • Make sure your eggs and cheese are at room temperature. Egg whites will whip easier and the cream cheese will mix smoothly.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper. It will prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Whip the egg whites until STIFF peaks form. The mixture has to be stiff or the bread will not be fluffy but it will spread flat. Check the mixture by stopping the mixer and holding the beaters up. If the egg whites stand up, the peaks are stiff, the mixture is ready.

What does it taste like?

Cloud bread is light in texture and tastes very much like white sandwich bread. For me, the egg flavor is not prominent. It's delicious and perfect for making sandwiches or mini pizzas!

Recipe FAQs:

Do I need to cool the bread after baking?

I did quite a bit of research on this recipe and a lot of recipes say to cool the bread at least one hour after baking. We found that the bread cools down within about 10 minutes of taking out of the oven and it's great to use right away. In our opinion, there is no need to chill it in the fridge. It is soft and chewy and ready to assemble as a sandwich.

How to store it?

Since this bread is made with eggs and cream cheese, the best way to store it is in your fridge. I recommend using small squares of parchment paper between slices and place in a Ziploc bag.

I don't have cream of tartar. What should I do?

No worries! You can skip this ingredient, it's just a stabilizer for whipping egg whites. You will have to whip them a little longer but they will get there.

What can I use in place of cream cheese?

If you don't have cream cheese, try cottage cheese or mascarpone.

Can I freeze it?

Absolutely! Cool the bread completely, place together with sheets of parchment paper between slices, and freeze. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

Can I toast cloud bread?

You can try placing it in a toaster on a low setting. Cloud bread will burn much faster than regular bread.

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Cloud Bread Recipe

Author: Anna

This Cloud Bread Recipe is a low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free substitute for bread, made with just 3 ingredients. Fluffy, light, delicious, and perfect for sandwiches!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course bread

Cuisine American

Servings 5 people

Calories 68 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • teaspoon cream of tartar
  • teaspoon salt optional
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300° F.Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • Separate the eggs and place egg whites in a large mixing bowl, and the egg yolks in a smaller mixing bowl.

  • Add cream of tartar to egg whites and whip with an electric mixer on high speed, until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

  • Add cream cheese to egg yolks. Add salt and garlic powder, if using. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

  • Slowly add egg yolk mixture to whipped egg whites and fold in gently with a spatula. Make sure there are no white streaks in the batter.

  • Scoop batter with regular ice cream scoop onto prepared sheets. Gently spread into a circle. Note that the more you spread, the flatter the bread will be.

  • Bake on the middle rack in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes OR until the bread is golden, slightly golden brown on top.

  • Cool slightly on the sheet, then remove onto cooling rack to cool completely.

  • Use in sandwiches, burgers, etc.

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Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 10 bread pieces.
  • We do not recommend baking this bread on aluminum foil. It will stick and it will be tricky to remove from the baking sheet.
  • This bread should be good for up to 3 days.
  • For storing, we recommend keeping it in a ziploc bag, with small sheets of parchment paper between bread pieces, so they won't stick together.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 60mg | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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  1. Becky Gable says

    Can you provide count for carbs & sugars for this recipe?

    Reply

  2. MaryJane Schroeder says

    I like the idea of monk fruit and I would probably add cinnamon, what a great breakfast toast with a little butter!!

    Reply

  3. Mercedes says

    Cloud Bread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (13)
    So I've been on the hcg diet for the past 2 months im currently on phase3.... I'm so happy I found this recipe... I'm Latina so we eat bread with almost everything... thanks for sharing this recipe....I made it exactly like you have it.... next time im going to tweak it with cinnamon... so excited...oh and I did use garlic and salt

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    • Anna says

      Thank you so much, Mercedes! I am so glad this recipe was helpful!

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FAQs

Why is my cloud bread not fluffy? ›

First, you might be over beating your egg whites, which prevents your cloud bread from having that fluffy texture. You'll know if you've overdone it if your egg whites look wet or grainy, she says. Spend With Pennies recommends beating the egg whites on high speed with a mixer just until they form stiff peaks.

Why did my cloud bread go flat? ›

Beat the egg whites longer than you think you need.

If the whites don't get “stiff” enough, your cloud bread will spread and be flat.

Why is cloud bread trending? ›

The soft, colourful bread that'll make you feel like you are literally eating a cloud has taken over social media with people giving their own vibrant twist to the bread. Popularised by the TikTok user linqanaaa, the food trend not only looks good but also tastes great!

What is cloud bread made of? ›

It's made using just a few simple ingredients—eggs, cream cheese, and cream of tartar—but when mixed up in just the right way and baked in a low heat oven, you get pillowy, bread-like rounds that are gluten-free and keto-friendly.

What is the secret to a soft and fluffy bread? ›

Add Milk

To make your bread soft and fluffy, another trick used by commercial bakers is replacing water with milk. Milk has fats which make bread softer.

How can I make my bread fluffier instead of dense? ›

Potato Flakes or Potato Water

Starch helps the dough by trapping the gas from the yeast in the dough and makes the bubbles stronger. This helps the bread to rise and be lighter and fluffier. If you are boiling potatoes, you can use the unsalted water in place of the water in your bread recipe to help out the yeast.

How do you make cloud dough Fluffy? ›

Knead the dough until it is nice and soft and fluffy. Add more cornstarch, about a tablespoon at a time, until you get a nice malleable dough that doesn't crack or stick to your hands. If the play dough gets too dry, add another squirt of lotion or conditioner; if it gets too wet, add a bit more cornstarch.

Why does cloud bread taste bad? ›

Sadly, the awful taste will bring you right back down to Earth. Sweet cloud bread is meringue. It's not like meringue, it is meringue, rebranded. Both recipes call for whipped egg whites with sugar, and sometimes a stabilizer, like an acid or a starch.

What happens if you add an extra egg to bread? ›

It makes the bread lighter and fluffier. The reason for that is the fat in the yolk that inhibits gluten formation just as any other fat would. This results in a looser dough that can expand and puff up more.

What can I use instead of cream of tartar? ›

The 6 Best Things to Use If You Don't Have Cream of Tartar
  • Lemon juice.
  • White vinegar.
  • Baking powder.
  • Buttermilk.
  • Yogurt.
  • Copper bowl.
  • No substitute.

Does cloud dough go bad? ›

Store the cloud dough for future play in an airtight container. Really, this stuff doesn't go bad. You know you'll need to toss it when it gets impossible debris in it.

What are the health benefits of cloud bread? ›

"From a micronutrient perspective, cloud bread contains numerous nutrients not found in traditional bread, including vitamin A, vitamin D, phosphorus, choline, and selenium," says Clark. "These nutrients support eyes, bones, metabolism, cognitive function, and immunity."

Why isn't my cloud bread getting thick? ›

Be extra mindful of how you whip the egg whites. This is the most critical part of any cloud bread recipe. Without stiff peaks, your cloud bread won't have any body and will go flat, says Spend With Pennies. If you're having trouble, try separating your eggs when cold and then let the whites sit out on the counter.

What are the two ingredients in fluffy cloud dough? ›

Make some incredibly cool cloud dough at the art center today. This easy no-cook dough requires just 2 ingredients: cornstarch and hair conditioner. Easy enough! Mix equal parts together in a bowl.

Why is my bread dough not fluffy? ›

Incorrect Activation or Wrong Yeast. For the bread to appear soft and fluffy, You must ensure that your yeast ferments correctly. It's not just the temperature in your kitchen, but also the activity of the yeast. Also, you must add the yeast to warm water to activate it.

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