Description
Cottage cheese cloud bread offers a light, airy alternative to traditional bread for health-conscious individuals. Protein-packed ingredients and simple preparation make this recipe a delightful choice for anyone seeking a nutritious, gluten-free option you can enjoy guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
Leavening Agents:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by positioning the oven rack in the middle and heating to 300F (150C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Create a smooth base mixture by whisking egg yolks, cottage cheese, baking powder, and salt until the texture becomes uniform and creamy.
- In a separate pristine bowl, transform egg whites and cream of tartar into a voluminous meringue-like mixture, whipping until stiff, glossy peaks emerge when the whisk is lifted.
- Carefully integrate the airy egg white mixture into the yolk blend, using a delicate folding technique to maintain maximum volume and prevent deflation.
- Gently portion the cloud-like batter onto the prepared baking sheet, crafting round, uniform shapes approximately 3 inches in diameter with slight height variations.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn a delicate golden brown and the surface develops a light, crisp exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cloud bread to cool completely on a wire rack, enabling the texture to stabilize and achieve maximum fluffiness before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother, more consistent mixing and better volume when whipping egg whites.
- Separate eggs carefully to prevent any yolk contamination, which can prevent whites from forming stiff peaks.
- Pat cottage cheese dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy cloud bread.
- Experiment with herbs or spices like dried basil, garlic powder, or everything bagel seasoning for added flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg