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Cloud Bread

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Cloud bread on a plate with yogurt and berries.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Used for sandwiches, flatbreads, toast, or desserts, "Cloud Bread" is a simple, 3-ingredient recipe that offers a high-protein, low-carb, low-cal, gluten-free alternative to bread. Adding seasoning like herbs, spices, or honey helps boost flavor while keeping this "bread" health-focused.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

  • Yield

    Makes 6

Ingredients

For Plain Cloud Bread:

3 large eggs, divided
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons plain yogurt

For Garlic-Rosemary Cloud Bread:

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For Cinnamon-Spiced Cloud Bread:

1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.

    Step 2

    For Plain Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks and yogurt in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Step 3

    For t Garlic-Rosemary Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks, yogurt, rosemary, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Step 4

    For Cinnamon-Spiced Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Step 5

    Add a small portion of egg white mixture to egg yolk mixture and stir just until lightened. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture in 2 additions until just combined.

    Step 6

    Using a large spoon, divide meringue into 6 mounds on prepared baking sheet. Bake bread until golden brown and cooked through, about 35 minutes. Turn off oven and prop open with a wooden spoon until oven is cool, about 45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, at least 20 minutes.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 7

    Bread can be made 1 month ahead. Store in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze.

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