Description
This ultra-fluffy, high-protein cloud bread uses cottage cheese for a tangy twist and comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120g, small curd, full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a small loaf pan.
- Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth (about 30 seconds). If no blender, mash well with a fork.
- Separate the eggs, placing whites in a large, clean mixing bowl and yolks in a separate bowl. Ensure no yolk gets into the whites.
- Add cream of tartar to the egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- In the bowl with yolks, add blended cottage cheese, sugar or sweetener (if using), and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Gently fold the yolk-cottage cheese mixture into the whipped whites in three parts using a spatula, keeping as much air as possible.
- For rounds: Scoop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping into 4-5 inch circles about 1/2 inch thick. For loaf: Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes (rounds) or 25-30 minutes (loaf), until lightly golden and set. Bread should spring back when gently pressed.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and blend cottage cheese until smooth. Cream of tartar helps stabilize egg whites, but lemon juice can be substituted. Bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Variations include adding herbs, garlic, cheese, or making sweet versions with cinnamon and honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: cloud bread, cottage cheese bread, gluten-free bread, low-carb bread, high-protein bread, keto bread, easy bread recipe