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Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread: The Ultimate Guide to Fluffy, Low-Carb Baking

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Light, airy, low-carb cloud bread made with cottage cheese and eggs. A simple, delicious bread alternative.

Ingredients

  • Cottage Cheese: 1 cup (full-fat, small curd recommended)
  • Eggs: 3 large, separated
  • Cream of Tartar: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Optional Sweetener: 1-2 tablespoons (erythritol, stevia, or your preferred sugar substitute)
  • Optional Flavorings: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, almond extract, or citrus zest (lemon or orange)
  • Optional Spices: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Separate the Eggs: Separate the eggs, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites.
  2. Chill Whites (Optional): Chill egg whites for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed.
  4. Increase Speed: Gradually increase speed to high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Test for Stiff Peaks: Peaks should stand straight up or slightly curl.
  6. Drain Cottage Cheese (If Necessary): Drain cottage cheese if watery.
  7. Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  8. Add Sweetener/Flavorings (Optional): Add sweetener and flavorings to the blended cottage cheese.
  9. Fold in Cottage Cheese Mixture: Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture.
  10. Continue Folding: Gently fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate.
  11. Don’t Overmix: Stop folding when just incorporated.
  12. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  13. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  14. Spoon Mixture: Spoon mixture onto the baking sheet, forming small mounds.
  15. Shape Mounds (Optional): Smooth the tops of the mounds with a spoon.
  16. Bake: Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and set.
  17. Check for Doneness: Press the top; it should feel firm and spring back.
  18. Cool Completely: Cool completely on the baking sheet.
  19. Serve Immediately or Store: Serve fresh or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  20. Reheating (Optional): Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for best results.
  • Ensure equipment is clean and dry.
  • Don’t overmix the batter.
  • Bake at a low temperature.
  • Cool completely before serving.

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