Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread (Keto and Low-Carb)
Make light, airy cloud bread using cottage cheese. This recipe provides a satisfying, high-protein, gluten-free bread substitute perfect for keto or low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cottage cheese, full fat or low fat
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese until it is completely smooth, resembling a thick paste. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Separate the egg whites into a clean, grease-free bowl. Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This means the peaks hold their shape when you lift the beaters.
- Gently fold the blended cottage cheese and the egg yolks into the stiff egg whites. Mix until just combined; do not overmix, or you will deflate the air.
- Spoon six to eight mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into rounds resembling buns or bread slices.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and the bread is firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let the cloud bread cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your cottage cheese is very smooth before mixing with the yolks.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to achieve stiff peaks with the egg whites for maximum fluffiness.
- This bread is best eaten the day it is made for the lightest texture.
- You can add garlic powder or dried herbs to the mixture for a savory flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 90