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.
The almond flour replaces wheat flour in bread and combined with a low carb protein makes a keto bread loaf consistent with regular bread. How many carbs are in this keto bread recipe? There are 2.4g of net carbs (3.7g total carbs) per slice in this keto recipe.
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.
The Keto Thin Bread from Julian Bakery, for instance, contains 5 grams saturated fat per slice. One more potential drawback: "Keto breads may not be as rich in other nutrients that are found in whole grains, such as B vitamins and minerals," says Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, a dietitian in Ojai, CA.
Adding fat: Adding a small amount of fat to the dough, such as butter or oil, can make the bread more tender and fluffy. Adding steam: Steam in the oven can help to create a fluffy texture by keeping the crust from forming too quickly, allowing the bread to rise more before it sets.
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.
Allowing the dough to rise twice can also contribute to a lighter and fluffier texture. After the initial rise, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Then, let it rise again for about an hour before baking. This second rise allows the yeast to do its job and produces a lighter, airier bread.
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.
Cream cheese: Cream cheese is very popular in the keto diet. At only 84 calories per 1 ounce serving, it has 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of protein but packs 8 grams of fat per serving. It can be a keto-friendly snack or meal addition when more fat is needed.
You can, maybe a slice or two here and there, but you ideally don't want to be eating too much of it. This is because a keto diet involves eating minimal carbs; less than 50g a day. However, a slice of bread contains around 20g of carbs, which is quite a chunk of your daily carbohydrate allocation.
Low-carb products often require specialist ingredients or different baking and manufacturing processes, which can contribute to higher production costs. Ingredients like our specialist flours, or alternative sweeteners are much more expensive than traditional flour or sugar.
Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.
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.
Cloud bread is essentially a softly baked meringue with some rebranding. If you're not sure what a meringue is: it's a type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar. Sometimes a binder (in this case cornstarch) is added to give it a bit more structure.
Considering it doesn't contain sugar, keto bread sure leans sweet. This loaf from Kroger's house brand—which contains just 4 grams of net carbs per slice—is no exception. But, if you don't mind a sweet wheat bread, I will say this definitely feels more bread-like than a lot of the other keto bread options we tried.
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