Cloud Bread
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This Cloud Bread is a low carb, low calorie, keto, gluten free, grain free sandwich bread option for people on special diets. This recipe is so healthy, easy to make, and fun to eat!
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Cloud bread was all the rage on TikTok last year, but that bread was sweet and colorful – more like a meringue or pavlova – whereas this cloud bread recipe I’m sharing today is savory, not made with sugar or food dye. It’s really healthy and easy to make for anyone craving bread, but on a keto diet. It pairs well with my cloud eggs!
Important Recipe Tips for Success
- Cream of Tartar. This acts as a binder and stabilizer to give the bread “slices” more structure, which is critical in their baking success. Don’t skip it.
- Ingredients need to be at room temperature. Egg whites form stiff peaks faster when they’re at room temperature first. (Note: it’s easier to separate your eggs while they’re cold, then let them come to room temp.)
- Separating the eggs. When separating your eggs, make certain that not even the tiniest bit of yolk ends up in your whites, or you might have difficulty beating the egg whites properly.
- Tools need to be completely clean and residue free. The bowl used to beat the egg whites in needs to be 100% clean and void of any water, oils, or residue. If not, you can run into problems with the eggs whites whipping up properly.
- Fold, do not stir or mix. When incorporating the beaten egg whites and yolk mixture, gently FOLD. Do not stir, mix, or pat down, or you will deflate the egg whites.
- Batter needs to be perfectly smooth. When beating the egg yolks and cream cheese, the mixture needs to end up perfectly smooth.
Cloud Bread
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cream cheese, , at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, , at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- {seasoning options below}
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Separate the eggs and place the yolks in the bowl with the cream cheese, and the egg whites in a different bowl with the cream of tartar and salt.
- Beat the cream cheese with the yolks until combined and perfectly smooth.
- Wipe off the beaters thoroughly without even a spec of egg yolk or moisture. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Very gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, until completely combined, but still fluffy (make sure to fold, do not stir or mix or the eggs will deflate.)
- Divide the mixture into 8 mounds (about 1/3 cup each) on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 4-inches apart.
- Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes.
- Cloud bread is pretty tasteless. Here are a few of my favorite ways to give it more flavor:Pizza Cloud Bread – stir 1 & 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan, and 2 teaspoons tomato paste into the egg yolk mixture.Everything Cloud Bread – stir 1 tablespoon Everything bagel seasoning into the egg yolk mixtureRanch Cloud Bread – stir 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix into the egg yolk mixture.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!What is Cloud Bread?
Cloud bread (also known as Oopsie Bread) is another type of bread, but made with only 4 ingredients and one of them is not flour. It’s high protein, gluten free, low carb (with only 1 carb per slice), low calorie, and keto friendly, making it a great option for anyone with dietary restrictions.
This bread dates back to the 1970’s when the Atkins diet was introduced. The texture is light and airy, resembling more of an omelette or soufflé then a slice of bread, but is quite versatile in flavor (with the ability to add different seasonings), and uses beyond sandwiches (think pizza or a dipper for soup!)
What Does Cloud Bread Taste Like?
Cloud bread is light, airy, and a little squishy. At its basic level, it doesn’t have much flavor, so just by adding a few dried spices, fresh herbs, or grated cheese can make all the difference.
Ways to Use Low Carb Bread
This is not regular white sandwich bread, so let’s not pretend it is. But it is a fair replacement if you’re on ketosis, craving a sandwich, and want something other than lettuce to bookend your sliced ham. Here are some ways to enjoy it:
- Use in place of white sandwich bread
- Make mini pizzas
- Dunk a slice into some soup
- Dollop with a little yogurt and drizzle of honey
Storing and Reheating Low Carb Bread
- Refrigerate. Like all regular bread, cloud bread is best eaten fresh and ideally within 12 hours of baking. But it will keep in an airtight container up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Place pieces of parchment paper between each slice to prevent sticking.
- Freeze. You can also freeze cloud bread. Flash freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a resealable freezer-safe plastic bag (with pieces of parchment paper between each slice to prevent sticking) and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat. If the bread has been refrigerated or frozen, we recommend reheating in the oven or toaster, otherwise the bread is extremely soft. Just make sure to use the lowest setting and watch it carefully, because it burns much faster than regular white bread.
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I’m wondering if anyone has added garlic power or fresh to this ??
Fantastic – agree on flavor, need the add ins.
I’ve been trying to cut back on carbs and thought I would try this recipe – clearly it’s nothing like regular white sandwich bread but it was quite delightful. I did the pizza version. It would be quite plain without any add ins. I would make this again.
Doing low carb. Want to eat Thursday night hamburgers with a bun.. Love sandwiches for lunch. Psychologically this recipe works. Have the feeling that I not missing out.. That’s what counts. Easy to follow directions.
If I am using any of the other seasonings in the bread, do I still use the salt also?
These were amazing!! Now if the price of eggs could drop a little more!! Very – Very important – Eggs and Cream Cheese MUST be room tempature… Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Made this recipe using the pizza seasoning/option listed. Delightful!
Easy, quick, and love the versatility!
I’m trying to eat low carb but loathe having a sandwich without bread. This recipe works. Obviously not the same, but it makes me feel like I’m not missing out. I love this recipe – I’ve tried all the different flavor combos and they’re all good. But definitely don’t skip the seasoning.
This recipe looks delicious. I’m allergic to eggs. Will aquafaba and egg replacer work?
Hi Carolyn – without further recipe testing, I can’t vouch for the results, sorry. But you could try it.
Love this recipe! And the skip to recipe button.
I took out 1 egg yolk and used 1/3 fat cream cheese. Also used pizza seasoning on some and Italian seasons on some. Really tasty and pleasantly surprised.
Easy to make and satisfied my craving for bread, I made the everything bagel seasoned cloud bread and it was delicious. Will definitely being making again