The Best Cloud Bread Recipe
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The Best Cloud Bread Recipe
Description
The Best Cloud Bread Recipe combines separated eggs, cream cheese, and a blend of seasonings like Italian herbs and garlic powder to produce soft, airy bread rounds. Starting with whipping egg whites to stiff peaks and folding them gently into a smooth yolk and cream cheese batter preserves the foam's lightness, resulting in a cloud-like texture. Baking at a low temperature, either in a convection or conventional oven, allows the bread to dry out and firm up without browning excessively. These cloud breads can be served as sandwich bases, toast substitutes, or as a light bread option alongside meals.
The garlic powder and seasoning add a savory note to the bread, distinguishing it from plain cloud bread varieties. The method requires careful folding to maintain the egg white volume and achieving the right thickness when shaping the rounds. The bread is best eaten within 12 hours for optimal texture and can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for several days, though it may lose its characteristic lightness over time.
Ingredients
- 4 egg separated, large
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 ounces cream cheese low-fat
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 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!
Notes
- Store cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days, but best enjoyed within 12 hours of baking for best texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder depending on your taste; starting with less is recommended to avoid overpowering the delicate flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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