The Best Cloud Bread Recipe
The Best Cloud Bread Recipe: Low carb, keto, low-fat, gluten-free, grain-free bread you can use for sandwiches on a low-carb diet!
Why We Love This Cloud Bread Recipe
Cloud Bread is high in protein and extremely low in carbs, making it the perfect sandwich bread for those on a low-carb, gluten-free, or grain-free diet.
Each “slice” is baked separately and has a soufflé-like texture when it first comes out of the oven. After a couple hours, the texture becomes more bread like, so you won’t even miss traditional wheat bread.
I’ve been pretty impressed with cloud bread. I wish I knew who invented it, so I could give them credit, and possibly and little bow of respect. I’ve heard it originally came into existence during the Atkins era.
I believe this is The Best Cloud Bread Recipe because of the seasoning. When cloud bread is unseasoned, or even flavored with sugar and sweet spices like vanilla as I’ve seen in some recipes, it tastes more like a dessert than bread.
Cloud Bread is all the rage right now. It’s a soft airy bread made with only eggs, a little cream cheese (some people use cottage cheese), and cream of tartar. Honestly, other than seasoning, that’s it for this cloud bread recipe! Adding a little sea salt, garlic powder, and dried herbs makes all the difference.
Ingredients You Need
This fluffy cloud bread recipe uses simple ingredients to make a savory keto bread! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Eggs – separate the egg yolks and the whites
- Cream of Tartar – to stabilize the fluffy egg whites
- Cream Cheese – use low fat cream cheese to keep this cloud bread as healthy as possible
- Italian Seasoning – for extra flavor
- Salt – balances out all of the flavors
- Garlic Powder – adds a savory flavor
How to Make the Best Cloud Bread Recipe
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. If you have a convection oven, set it on convect. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Place the whites in a stand mixer with a whip attachment, or a large bowl with a hand mixer. Add the cream of tartar and whisk on high until the froth turns into stiff peaks. Move to a separate bowl.
Place the cream cheese in an empty stand mixer bowl. Beat on high to soften. Then add the egg yolks one at a time to incorporate. Scrape the bowl and beat until the mixture is completely smooth. Then beat in the Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder.
Gently fold the firm meringue into the yolk mixture. Try to deflate the meringue as little as possible, so the mixture is still firm and foamy. Spoon 1/4 cup portions of the foam onto the prepared baking sheets and spread into even 4-inch circles, 3/4 inch high. Make sure to leave space around each circle.
Bake on convect for 15-18 minutes, or in a conventional oven for up to 30 minutes. The bread should be golden on the outside and firm. The center should not jiggle when shaken. Cool for several minutes on the baking sheets, then remove and serve!
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips for making cloud bread:
- When making The Best Cloud Bread Recipe, make sure to whip the egg whites and cream of tartar first. It needs to be extremely firm for the bread to bake successfully. The cream of tartar acts as a stabilizer.
- Then beat the cream cheese, egg yolks, and seasoning separately. This mixture needs to be perfectly smooth.
- Go easy on the garlic powder the first time you make it. I like adding 1/2 teaspoon, but that might be a little much for some palates.
- Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat! These are prone to sticking, since they are low in fat. Avoid lining the baking sheets with foil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cloud bread is gluten-free, low carb, and grain free. It’s safe for just about any diet!
Egg whites are extremely sensitive to fat! If there are traces of egg yolks in the whites, or maybe some oil or fat in the bowl or on the whip attachment, then the egg whites will not whip up into stiff peaks. Make sure everything is super clean and clear of fats for the egg whites to get fluffy!
Bake cloud bread for 15-18 minutes in a convection oven, or about 30 minutes in a conventional oven.
Cloud bread should be stored in the fridge. This best cloud bread recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. However, the texture is best if eaten within 12 hours of baking.
Different Ways to Use Cloud Bread
This keto cloud bread recipe is good for more than just sandwiches! Try using cloud bread with these other uses:
- Toast – top with butter, or honey. But be careful when toasting, cloud bread can quickly turn to ash…
- Soup – find yourself a veggie-based soup for healthy reasons and try dipping your bread in.
- Pizza – make mini pizzas with your low-carb bread.
- Breadsticks – sprinkle with cheese and a little olive oil or butter to make delicious breadsticks!
See The Recipe Card Below For How To Make The Best Cloud Bread + Video Recipe. Enjoy!
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The Best Cloud Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. If you have a convection oven, set on convect. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Place the whites in a stand mixer with a whip attachment. Add the cream of tartar and beat on high until the froth turns into firm meringue peaks. Move to a separate bowl.
- Place the cream cheese in the empty stand mixing bowl. Beat on high to soften. Then add the egg yolks one at a time to incorporate. Scrape the bowl and beat until the mixture is completely smooth. Then beat in the Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder.
- Gently fold the firm meringue into the yolk mixture. Try to deflate the meringue as little as possible, so the mixture is still firm and foamy. Spoon 1/4 cup portions of the foam onto the baking sheets and spread into even 4-inch circles, 3/4 inch high. Make sure to leave space around each circle.
- Bake on convect for 15-18 minutes, or in a conventional oven for up to 30 minutes. The bread should be golden on the outside and firm. The center should not jiggle when shaken. Cool for several minutes on the baking sheets, then move and serve!
I have made a lot of cloud bread recipes, but this one really is “the best!” I left the garlic powder out because I am allergic so that could be why they seemed a touch too salty for me, however they are still delicious with burgers. Thanks for posting this recipe!
Just finished making these. Substituted 4 T Greek Yogurt for cheese.
Note that when you start to fold in the egg whites, start with a small amount and work into the egg yolk mixture, then add another third, until done, this will help your mixture stay fluffier.
Had to adjust the temp on my small convection/toaster oven down to 275 degrees and turned a quarter every couple minutes to have them brown evenly. Thanks for the great recipe!!
I am doing Whole30 and cream cheese is out. Have you ever tried it with coconut cream? I’m wondering if that would work as a substitute?
Interesting. Let me know how it works please!
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I’m going to try this with a cream cheese alternative I found at Publix. I’m also a dairy free person. I’ll let you know how it goes.
What did you substitute for the dairy free option
3oz sour cream works well too
Can you use this in place of pizza crust?
Hi Kathy,
Yes! Just made them ahead, add toppings, and heat just until the cheese melts. :)
Has anyone used this as mini pizza crusts? I am guessing it would just melt if you attempted to rebake it?
I would like to try, but just put them under the broiler, so it was just 2 mins.
Yes! They are yummy used this way.
What is cream of tartar please. I don’t have that on hand and just wondering if I can use something else instead. Thank you.
It’s tartaric acid, a chemical compound found in wine barrels. It’s a white powder and sold in the spice aisle of the grocery store.
Its role in this recipe is to stabilize the egg whites so they have more loft. I’ve heard that you can replace it with an equal amount of lemon juice or white vinegar, but with the caution that it may not turn out the same, so do a trial. Another option is to just leave it out and make sure your egg whites are very thoroughly whipped, but don’t go so far that they tighten up and get weepy.
Would ricotta cheese work instead of the cream cheese. Or yogurt cheese?
Yes, ricotta or cottage cheese would definitely work. :)
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