Cloud Bread is an easy to make, fluffy and gluten free bread substitute! Naturally low-carb, this cloud bread recipe is a simple alternative to bread and my kids love it too!
Serve this as a sandwich with my favorite Chicken Salad Recipe!
Ok, I know this cloud bread recipe sounds a little strange… Carb Free? Gluten Free? What is the world coming to? But stay with me here for a quick sec. I won’t steer you wrong, I swear it.
I would imagine a lot of us have “gone off carbs” a time or two in our lives. And sometimes when you’re on the low-carb wagon you just want a damn sandwich. I know it’s not just me.
But let me also just say that while Cloud Bread recipe is PERFECT for those watching their carbs, it’s also actually GOOD! The texture is bread-ish. I won’t sit here and tell you that it’s bread, but it’s the closest darn thing I have ever had to bread without actually BEING bread. AND it doesn’t have weird aftertaste like a lot of low-carb food seems to. The reason for that is it’s made with completely normal ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now.
Cloud Bread is Perfect for Sandwiches!
The main ingredients in this bread recipe are eggs and cream cheese, but you will also need Cream of Tartar, salt, and (if you want) a little sweetener.
When they’re baked up they are SO pretty…They aren’t thick buns, but they can be sliced in half and used on a sandwich!
My son LOVED tuna salad on the cloud bread. It’s VERY soft, so if you want something with a little more durability you could easily toast it!
What 3 Ingredients Do You Need?
eggs
cream of tartar
cream cheese
How to Make Cloud Bread
Just whip the egg whites with the Cream of Tartar (to stabilize the whites).
The problem some people have had when making this recipe is that they don’t mix the egg whites long enough, causing the mixture to be too runny. Just make sure that the egg whites form stiff peaks before moving on to the next step.
Also make sure you mix the yolks, cream cheese a pinch of salt and sugar (if you are using it) together until they are smooth. Then fold the whites into the cream cheese mixture CAREFULLY until it’s combined.
Can You Season It?
Add any seasoning into the cream cheese mixture to season it up. Seasoning it is key to getting a delicious bread. You can use:
garlic powder
dried herbs
sweetener
Scoop out the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, and when they are baked they will come out like this…
If you can’t wait and eat one warm they are a little “eggy”. But if you wait until they’ve cooled completely they will be more bread-like.
Serving Ideas:
I really like it cut in half and toasted served with tuna or chicken salad!
Toast it and spread a little peanut butter on it!
Use it for avocado toast!
Make an egg sandwich for a high protein breakfast!
ps – this cloud bread recipe is by no means low-calorie or “diet” food. It’s just a fun alternative to traditional bread for those who are trying to avoid it!
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Author:Cookies & Cups
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 buns 1x
Category:Bread
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Dinner
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Cloud Bread is an easy to make, fluffy and gluten free bread substitute! Naturally low-carb, this cloud bread recipe is a simple alternative to bread and my kids love it too!
Ingredients
Scale
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
optional – 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or any natural sweetener like honey, agave syrup etc) OR 1 packet artificial sweetener such as Splenda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a light colored baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat the egg whites and Cream of Tartar together on high speed until stiff peaks form.
In a large bowl combine the egg yolks, cream cheese, and salt and/or sugar (if using) until completely smooth. You can do this step with a spoon or a mixer.
Gently fold in the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Do this step carefully to not deflate egg whites. The fluffier the batter the fluffier the bread will turn out.
Scoop the batter onto the prepared pan, forming 6 “buns”, about 4 inches in diameter.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bread is golden brown and set.
Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
store airtight refrigerated for up to 5 days
Add in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or any seasoning you prefer to give this cloud bread flavor!
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.
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.
What is keto bread made of? Keto bread is a low carb bread that doesn't contain the heavy wholewheat and wholegrains that make traditional bread so carby. Instead, you'll find ingredients that are low in carbohydrates, such as almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, cream cheese and eggs.
The keto diet promotes no grains, starches, sugars or preservatives, and Aldi's L'Oven bread has three out of the four of those features. Technically, it does have zero net carbs, though, and most keto diets aim for limiting carbs to 20 to 50 grams per day.
Keto bread is made with low-carbohydrate flour substitutes, such as almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, and sunflower seed flour. Regular bread is made with wheat flour or other cereal grains that are high in carbohydrates. Keto bread is lower in carbohydrates and higher in fat and protein than regular bread.
Adding sugar weakens the gluten structure, absorbs water, and eventually makes the bread lighter and softer. As a result, sugar improves the bread's taste, structure and texture. Yeast also eats up sugar to produce carbon dioxide, which raises the dough and makes bread fluffy.
For soft and fluffy bread, I recommend using bread flour. This type of flour has a higher protein content, which will help your bread rise better and have a lighter texture. If you don't have bread flour on hand, you can also use all-purpose flour, but your bread may not be quite as fluffy.
Baking powder or baking soda work quickly, relying on chemical reactions between acidic and alkaline compounds to produce the carbon dioxide necessary to inflate dough or batter (more on this later).
Juju Bread specialises in sourdough and gourmet boutique breads, all baked in the traditional artisan style. All products are made by hand, from scratch, with all natural ingredients. Nothing artificial and no preservatives or improvers.
The Piccolo is made from dark wheat flour and has a strong aroma. We let this very soft dough stand for 48 hours, giving it a moist, large-pored crumb that makes the bread last longer.
A soaker can be a mix of grains and seeds or a single variety of grain or seed that is mixed with water and left to soak for several hours before being added to bread dough. It is a great method for adding whole grains and seeds to your bread making it more nutritious and tasty.
Generally speaking, most people on the keto diet should only consume 20-60 grams of carbs per day. To keep your diet on track, you'll want to consume keto bread that is between 8-10 total carbs per serving size.
Kiss My Keto has four delicious varieties to choose from: Dark Wheat, Golden Wheat, Grain & Seed, and Cinnamon Raisin. Each contains 0 net carbs per slice, making them the perfect keto bread!
The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.
Cloud bread is a great option for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease because it's gluten-free. According to The Healthy, people who are following a keto or low-carb diet might love cloud bread because there are very few carbs (if you don't add sugar).
Unlike traditional bread, which can be high in refined carbohydrates that can lead to health problems like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, keto bread is low in carbs and high in healthy fats, which can help you lose weight, control your blood sugar levels, and improve your heart health.
The main difference between keto bread and regular bread is the ingredients used. See, regular bread is typically made with flour, yeast, sugar, and other additives while keto bread is made with non-grain flours like almond flour, coconut flour, or psyllium husk.
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.
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