Easy 4-ingredient cloud bread (keto & gluten-free) whips egg whites and cream cheese into six golden, pillowy rounds. Cream of tartar stabilizes the whites while the yolks and cream cheese keep the base rich and smooth. They bake at 300°F and come out light enough to live up to the name.
Craving bread but sticking to a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle? Meet your new best friend: Cloud Bread! These light, airy, and surprisingly sturdy buns are a culinary miracle. Made with just four simple ingredients, they’re incredibly easy to whip up. Whether you’re building a savory sandwich or craving a slightly sweet base for a treat, these versatile, flourless rolls are the perfect, guilt-free solution.
Ingredients
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 100g / 3.5 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 300°F / 150°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two separate bowls. To the egg whites, add the cream of tartar and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. In the second bowl, combine the egg yolks, softened cream cheese, and a pinch of salt. Beat with the mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture in thirds. Be careful not to overmix or stir, as this will deflate the batter. The goal is to keep it light and airy.
5. Spoon six even mounds of the batter onto your prepared baking sheet, shaping them into bun-like circles about 4 inches in diameter.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
• This recipe makes 6 cloud bread buns. The is an estimate per bun
• Calories: 92
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates
• Protein: 4g
Pro Tips
• Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother, more uniform batter.
• For the fluffiest results, make sure the bowl and beaters used for the egg whites are completely clean and free of any grease or fat.
• Customize your cloud bread by folding in dried herbs, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese into the yolk mixture for a savory twist.
• Store cooled cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They may become slightly tacky, but their structure will hold.
FAQ
Q: What is cloud bread
A: Cloud bread is a light, airy, and flourless bread alternative made from eggs and cream cheese. It’s an ideal, guilt-free solution for those on a low-carb or gluten-free diet.
Q: How do I store cloud bread
A: Store cooled cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I add other flavors to this recipe
A: Yes, you can customize your cloud bread for a savory twist. The recipe suggests folding in dried herbs, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese into the yolk mixture.
Q: Why is my cloud bread not fluffy
A: For the fluffiest results, ensure the bowl and beaters for the egg whites are completely clean and free of grease. Also, be very gentle when folding the egg whites into the yolk mixture to avoid deflating the batter.
Pro Tips
- Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar to stiff, glossy peaks — that whipped air is the entire structure of cloud bread.
- Keep the bowl and beaters for the egg whites completely clean and grease-free; even a trace of fat stops the whites from whipping.
- Fold the whites into the yolk mixture in thirds and stop while the batter is still a little streaky — overmixing deflates it.
- Let the cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature first for a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Fold dried herbs, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese into the yolk mixture for a savory twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cloud bread keto?
Completely — each bun has 0.9 g of carbs with 4 g of protein, and the recipe is just eggs, cream cheese, cream of tartar, and salt.
How do I store cloud bread?
Keep the cooled buns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They may turn slightly tacky, but their structure holds.
Why did my cloud bread come out flat?
Usually the whites were under-whipped or the batter was overmixed. Whip to stiff peaks, fold gently in thirds, and keep every utensil grease-free.
Can I flavor the cloud bread?
Yes — dried herbs, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of Parmesan folded into the yolk mixture make a savory version without changing the method.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Cloud Bread (Keto & Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 300°F / 150°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two separate bowls. To the egg whites, add the cream of tartar and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- In the second bowl, combine the egg yolks, softened cream cheese, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat with the mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture in thirds. Be careful not to overmix or stir, as this will deflate the batter. The goal is to keep it light and airy.
- Spoon six even mounds of the batter onto your prepared baking sheet, shaping them into bun-like circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
