CLOUD BREAD

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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.

Provided by The Epicurious Test Kitchen

Categories     Tested & Improved     Bread     Low Cholesterol     Low Cal     Low Carb     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Egg     Healthy

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • For Plain Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks and yogurt in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • For t Garlic-Rosemary Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks, yogurt, rosemary, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • For Cinnamon-Spiced Cloud Bread, mix egg yolks, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bread can be made 1 month ahead. Store in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze.

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