Easy Keto Cloud Bread Recipe (Oopsie Bread)
Cloud Bread is an easy to make bread alternative for those on a Keto diet or for anyone who wants a low carb or gluten-free alternative to bread. Even if you don't have dietary requirements, Cloud Bread is a nice change for sandwiches, cheese platters, appetizers or as a side.
Servings: 8 pieces of Cloud Bread
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F | 149C. Note: This cloud bread recipe needs a lower temperature than traditional baking.
- Prepare two non-stick trays with oil spray or with parchment paper. If using parchment paper, still add some oil spray because this is a very sticky bread.
- Separate the eggs whites from the yolks. Set the egg whites aside in a medium bowl.
- Mix the egg yolks and cream cheese with the garlic powder, salt and dry oregano in a large bowl until combined.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do the meringue test – turn the bowl upside down, or lift the beaters from the mix and if the egg white mixture doesn't move, it’s ready to use.
- Fold in one-third of the stiff egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Stir gently with a silicone spatula until it is all combined.
- Add the remaining egg white and mix until everything is well incorporated. Don’t over mix – you want the mixture to be light and airy.
- Spoon the bread batter into the prepared baking tray, about 2 tablespoons per bread. You’ll need to leave about 2 inches between them so they can expand.
- Bake both trays together for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the edges - Don't open the oven during baking. Leave to cool for a couple of minutes before transferring.
Notes
Cloud Bread Baking Tips
- This cloud bread recipe is best to eat within 8-12 hours of baking, so I’d advise making batches for what you need. They are fluffy and light, so eight pieces can be enough for one meal.
- In the directions, I recommend preparing two baking trays because if you leave the meringue batter on the counter for a couple of minutes, it tends to lose air, so the bread doesn’t bake as airy and spongy as it should. It is best to bake the entire batch at once.
- For super fluffy cloud bread, Don't open the oven during the baking process; the bread will deflate.
Variations
- You can switch oregano for any dried herb or leave it out altogether. You can also omit garlic powder for plain bread.
- You can sprinkle the tops of the bread with sesame seeds for a bun style bread or sprinkle with parmesan for cheese flavoured bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 137mg | Sugar: 1g