Cloud Bread Pizza
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4.9
Cloud Bread Pizza
Description
The Cloud Bread Pizza recipe starts with a crust fashioned from whipped egg whites mixed with dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and cornstarch, which provides structure when baked. The crust is shaped on parchment paper and baked to a golden brown, developing a lightly crisp exterior while maintaining softness inside. The toppings include sautéed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, layered over pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. This combination is then returned to the oven to melt and slightly brown the cheese, adding a savory richness to the pizza.
The flavor balances herbaceous notes from the crust spices with the fresh vegetable sauté and the classic tang of tomato sauce and cheese. The baking process develops a delicate crust that is substantially different from a traditional dough but holds toppings well. This pizza suits anyone seeking a lighter or grain-free pizza alternative with a soft, fluffy base and familiar Italian-inspired toppings.
Serving the Cloud Bread Pizza immediately after baking ensures the crust remains light and the cheese melty. The sautéing step softens the vegetables, enhancing their flavor without overpowering the delicate crust. The option to broil briefly creates a golden top on the cheese for additional texture contrast.
Ingredients
Crust
- 4 egg separated from the yolks, white
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whisk egg whites, basil, oregano, garlic and sea salt until egg whites are fluffy and peaks start to form, about 1-2 minutes. Add cornstarch and whisk for another minute.
- Using a spatula or back of a spoon, spread egg white mixture onto a prepared baking sheet or pizza pan in a circular, pizza shape.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While crust is baking saute veggies for 5-7 minutes to soften.
- Add sauce, cheese and toppings and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. You can broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes at the end to brown cheese even more. Make sure to watch carefully so cheese doesn’t burn!
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Carefully separate egg whites from yolks to achieve maximum volume when whisking the whites.
- Spread the egg white mixture gently and evenly to maintain a uniform crust thickness.
- Sauté vegetables until soft before adding to prevent excess moisture on the crust.
- Serve pizza immediately to enjoy the best texture and melted cheese.
- Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to brown cheese, but watch closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 pizza | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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