Cloud Bread

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Updated July 27, 2023

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SERVES: 5 (makes 10)

SERVING SIZE: 2 pieces

The next time you make a sandwich, a hamburger, or any other meal that involves slices of bread, try it on Cloud Bread. Cloud Bread is a totally gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie, and low-fat bread alternative. It's a healthier choice that looks like a fluffy cloud and tastes so good! Cloud Bread pizza, anyone?

What You'll Need

3 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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What to Do

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
In a medium bowl, combine cream of tartar with egg whites; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy and stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg yolk mixture into egg white mixture until well combined. Spoon mixture into 10 even rounds on baking sheets.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

How to Store Cloud Bread: The best way to store this healthy bread recipe is in an airtight container.
How to Freeze Cloud Bread: After letting cool and storing in airtight container, freeze. Thaw the frozen bread before warming it up in the oven. Note that the bread will take on a softer texture after being frozen.
What to Eat with Cloud Bread: Anything! Think of it as a bread substitute. You can eat it as-is, with your favorite spread, or even put sandwich fixin's between them. You can even try making a cloud bread pizza! It's up to you! If you find that you need your bread to be a little more firm, allow it to sit overnight first.
We've got more easy low-carb bread recipes! Check out our recipe for Easy English Muffin or Cheese Biscuits.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 76
Calories from Fat 52
Total Fat 5.8g 9 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 4.3g 9 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 121mg 40 %
Sodium 71mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.5g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 1.2g 0 %

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Churchcook

Jul 27, 2020

Instead of baking, can cooking like pancakes work?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 27, 2020

Hi! The Test Kitchen has not tried cooking like a pancake on stove. We are not sure if it will work because the cloud bread batter is very different than pancake batter and might not hold up cooking on a griddle or skillet. Hope this helps!

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Churchcook

Aug 02, 2020

It did not work. Burned fast. Glad I only tried one.

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8391777

Jun 07, 2019

Every time I click on the link (show more) for nutritional information all it does is refresh the page and send me to the top of the page - I am logged in. Please help.

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8391777

Jun 07, 2019

Every time I click on the link (show more) for nutritional information all it does is refresh the page and send me to the top of the page - I am logged in. Please help.

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CeeTee

May 16, 2019

can one use baking powder instead of cream of tartar? also, is cream of tartar better for you than baking powder?

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Test Kitchen Team

May 17, 2019

Hi there! The Test Kitchen has not tried using baking powder instead of cream of tartar, but believes it should work.

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mrichmond369 3524604

Apr 18, 2018

I make this all the time! It is great for egg salad or tuna. I just saw someone who said to add spices or seeds to it and I am going to try that next!

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Janet

Dec 21, 2017

Love it, make it often

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Janet

Aug 21, 2017

I really like the taste and it is easy to make. Great for low carb bread, which is so hard to find.

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gingerbaby1 9569925

Jul 03, 2017

When on low carb diet, this is great!

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Rachel

Jul 03, 2017

I am going to try this recipe. Thanks to the Mr. Food Test Kitchen for an alternative to bread. Question Can I use vegetable oil instead of cooking spray to coat the baking sheets? If so, how much?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 03, 2017

Hi there! The Test Kitchen says that if you would like to use vegetable oil in this recipe, we recommend dipping a paper towel in the oil and then spreading it on the pan. Enjoy!

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SissieSass

Jun 20, 2017

What an excellent alternative for sandwiches. I love to eat sandwiches, but I am supposed to have less than seven carbs a day and this would really help me meet those goals. I think this is something that even my kids might like. I can see adding spices to it or some seeds and making a different taste and texture completely for something different like sesame seeds for hamburger buns.

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nancyleemcg 0651827

Apr 01, 2017

made these for my husband and he relly liked.Thank you

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RachelAnne

Feb 03, 2017

Wow, bread without flour. Who'd have thought!! Love this.

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gemini13313 8048085

Jan 28, 2017

why did this come out flat and tasteless?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jan 31, 2017

Hi there! The Test Kitchen says that this recipe may have come out flat if the eggs were not beaten long enough. We also would like to let you know that this bread is plain but when filled with your favorite tasty fixins will taste delicious. :) Enjoy!

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darkmom52 0933155

Dec 07, 2016

Just going to make them, but can I leave out the sugar, I don't want to use any at all, do you think this will change the recipe signicantly?

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 09, 2016

Hi there! While the Test Kitchen has not made this recipe without the sugar we do believe that it's okay and the recipe will turn out okay.

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dotsey1 0573938

Sep 19, 2016

Love it

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kprestonbrooks 0644063

Jul 06, 2016

Can you use low fat cream cheese, or is it regular cream cheese?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 08, 2016

Hi there! The Test Kitchen has not made this recipe with reduced-fat or low-fat cream cheese. We believe that they are not equivalent substitutes and will affect the outcome of the recipe. Thanks!

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reimerosa 9915225

Feb 15, 2016

just ok, didn't really care for it. another comment suggested using honey cinnamon. Might try that.

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toniretman 5006408

Feb 15, 2016

Very sticky.

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hutchep1

Sep 21, 2015

Is the sugar being used in this recipe, regular sugar or something like splenda?

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Test Kitchen Team

Sep 22, 2015

Hello! - In this recipe we use regular sugar. Enjoy!

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Littlebit 5103

Aug 14, 2015

Really like this. Flavor is bland but so is white bread. The 2nd time I made this, I added 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning blend to the egg yolk mixture before adding to the beaten egg whites. It made a good sandwich with light cream cheese and tomatoes. Next time I plan to add cinnamon or a pumpkin pie spice blend. I really like having something healthy besides lettuce to put my sandwich makings on.

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josephestes56 1493808

Jul 18, 2015

I have made this twice and both times they have come out flat. The first time I didn't separate the eggs, and didn't have cream of tartar. This time I did it exactly the way the recipe said and still flat. I would really like to get these to come out right as I am trying to cut down on carbs. Any suggestions?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 21, 2015

Hello! - We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with this recipe. We suggest making sure that the eggs are beaten until stiff, and gently folded in. Do not stir your ingredients too vigorously, and do not over stir. We hope this helps!

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tammers62 9594572

Apr 08, 2015

It was very easy to make, and they looked like the picture, but mine came out very crumbly around the edges and tasted like a too eggy meringue. Not sure what I did wrong, or it's just not what I expected. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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slhall2 9738519

Mar 20, 2015

These are easy and so good. They are somewhat sticky, leaving a residue on my fingers. My husband got the bright idea of drizzling a touch of honey and cinnamon on top and eating them with a fork. Makes a great dessert!

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DakotaDoll

Mar 02, 2015

Can this be put in a bread pan rather than baked in rounds? Think that might be more convenient for baking and making sandwiches, etc.

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 03, 2015

Unfortunately, this cannot be put into a bread pan. This recipe is a delicate recipe that needs to be baked in individual rounds.

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jennifermoreland3279 9544154

Mar 02, 2015

Does the sugar have to be used in this recipe? Does the sugar make an effect on the outcome, or is it for flavor purposes only? I hate sweet so I would like to omit if possible. Thanks, Jen

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 03, 2015

Hi Jen! You can leave the sugar out of the Cloud Bread. It's in the recipe for flavor purposes. Enjoy!

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marietteestabrook 2034658

Feb 27, 2015

What happens if you use one whole egg and two egg whites.

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 02, 2015

Hi there - We haven't tested the recipe this way, so we're not sure how it would turn out. If you give it a try, we'd love to hear how it went!

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mickeydm2 0241964

Feb 24, 2015

Can egg substitute be uused?

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 25, 2015

Hi Mickey - We haven't tested this recipe using egg substitute and egg white beaters, so we're not sure if this would work. If you do give it a try, please let us know how it turned out for you!