Description
Make this incredibly light and airy cloud bread using cottage cheese. It’s a simple, low-carb bread substitute perfect for sandwiches or snacks, inspired by the popular TikTok trend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained well
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the drained cottage cheese until completely smooth. You want no visible curds.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Add the smooth cottage cheese mixture to the yolks and mix until just combined.
- In a separate, clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. The peaks should hold their shape when you lift the whisk.
- Gently fold one-third of the stiff egg whites into the yolk and cottage cheese mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Work slowly to keep the batter airy.
- Spoon six equal mounds of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into rounds about 3-4 inches wide.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and the bread is set.
- Let the cloud bread cool completely on the baking sheet before handling. They firm up as they cool.
Notes
- Draining the cottage cheese is crucial for the best texture. Squeeze out excess moisture if needed.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the yolk mixture.
- Handle the batter gently when folding to maintain the volume from the egg whites.
- This bread is best eaten the day it is made.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread Substitute
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Viral Trend)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg