Description
Cottage cheese cloud bread offers a light, airy alternative to traditional bread for health-conscious eaters. Protein-packed ingredients and simple preparation make this recipe a quick, nutritious choice for breakfast or snacks you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Leavening Agents:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 300F (150C), ensuring an optimal baking environment.
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar vigorously until they form stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape distinctly.
- Create a creamy base by blending cottage cheese, egg yolks, baking powder, and salt until the mixture achieves a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, using a folding technique to maintain the airiness and prevent deflation.
- Carefully distribute the light, airy batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small, rounded portions with gentle movements.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cloud bread to cool completely, enabling the texture to set and stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Select full-fat cottage cheese for richer, more stable cloud bread texture and enhanced flavor profile.
- Separate eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk contamination in whites to achieve maximum volume when whipping.
- Use a clean, grease-free metal or glass bowl when beating egg whites to help them reach peak stiffness more effectively.
- Experiment with added herbs like dried basil or garlic powder to create savory variations of this versatile bread alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg