Description
This keto-friendly cloud bread recipe offers a light, fluffy alternative to traditional bread, perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle. Made with just a few simple ingredients including eggs, cream cheese, and baking powder, it’s easy to whip up and baked to golden perfection. The addition of sesame seeds adds a subtle crunch and nutty flavor, making it a delicious and versatile bread substitute you’ll actually want to eat.
Ingredients
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Cloud Bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons full-fat cream cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons white or black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Separate the eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, and place the yolks in a smaller bowl for later use.
- Add baking powder to the egg whites: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon baking powder over the egg whites to help them become fluffy when whipped.
- Beat the egg whites: Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This takes about 5 minutes with a hand mixer or 2 minutes with a stand mixer.
- Microwave the cream cheese: Place 3 tablespoons of full-fat cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 10-second bursts until very soft, approximately 30 seconds total. Stir until smooth and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the cream cheese and seasonings to the egg yolks: To the bowl with the egg yolks, add the softened cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold the yolks into the whites: Gently fold the cream cheese and yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites. Continue folding carefully until the batter is uniform with no visible streaks, maintaining as much airiness as possible.
- Dollop the batter onto the baking sheet: Spoon approximately 3/4 cup of batter onto the prepared baking sheet for each bread. Gently flatten each dollop into a roughly 6-inch round. Repeat for all four portions without worrying about perfect shapes.
- Top with sesame seeds: Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of white or black sesame seeds evenly over each round to add flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the breads turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes to firm up. Carefully lift the cloud breads from the parchment before serving.
Notes
- This keto-friendly cloud bread is quick and easy to prepare using common pantry ingredients.
- Letting the bread cool completely before handling helps achieve the best texture and prevents breaking.
- You can customize the bread by adding herbs or spices to the yolk mixture for extra flavor.
- The recipe yields 4 cloud breads, suitable for sandwich substitutes or low-carb snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cloud bread
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 8.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
