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Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread

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Cottage cheese cloud bread is light, airy, and protein-packed. A gluten-free, low-carb bread perfect as a snack or sandwich base.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Total time
40 minutes
Yield
6 pieces

Ingredients

3 large eggs, separated

½ cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for structure)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine yolks, blended cottage cheese, salt, and cornstarch.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold whipped egg whites into yolk mixture in batches without deflating.
  5. Step 5: Spoon mixture into 6 even mounds on baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and firm to touch.
  7. Step 7: Cool completely on wire rack before serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for best volume.

Cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.

Store in fridge up to 3 days; freeze unfrosted rounds for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories
45
Fat
2g
Saturated fat
0.8g
Sugar
0.5g
Sodium
120mg
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fiber
0g