Reading Time: 4 minutes Dairy Free, Gluten Free Cloud Bread Recipe
This gluten-free cloud bread recipe is easy to make and is a low carb bread. Since this fluffy and light bread substitute has no flour, it’s a great bread alternative for those on special diets.
It’s Keto Bread, Gluten Free Bread, and Low Carb Bread all in One!
Since I’ve been trying to limit my gluten consumption, I have been searching for some gluten-free alternatives to bread. For those on a gluten-free diet, Paleo, Keto, or low carb diet, this Cloud Bread recipe makes a great sandwich, crust, or topping. In addition, if you are looking for a dairy free bread, this is a dairy-free cloud bread recipe as well. In this case, I used cloud bread as gluten-free sandwich bread and as a gluten-free hamburger bun. There are all kinds of options for using this gluten-free egg bread for meals and snacks.
Does Cloud Bread Have Carbs?
According to Women’s Health Magazine, cloud bread has only one gram of carbs per “cloud.”
What is Cloud Bread?
The main ingredient in this Cloud Bread recipe is egg whites. If you have ever made meringue or meringue cookies, then you are familiar with how egg whites transform when whipped and baked.
Dairy Free Cloud Bread
Many of the cloud bread recipes you find online will have some type of dairy product such as cream cheese or yogurt. However, I was able to create a dairy-free cloud bread recipe using the ingredients and instructions below.
How to Make Cloud Bread
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cloud Bread Recipe
Ingredients for this Low Carb Bread Recipe:
- 2 eggs
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup almond flour (optional)
Gluten-Free Cloud Bread Recipe Directions:
- First, preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Crack 2 eggs. Place the whites in the mixing bowl and the yolk in a separate bowl.
- Then, add salt and cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
- If you like your cloud bread dense, then add 1/2 cup almond flour to the bowl with the egg yolks. Mix those together.
- Next, fold the yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then, drop big spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Shape into a more rounded form if desired.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
- Next, let cool on a rack.
- Finally, store in a container or zippered baggie in the refrigerator for a few days.
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Keto Bread, Gluten Free Cloud Bread Recipe
If you are looking for a Keto bread recipe or a gluten-free bread recipe, then try this cloud bread that is low carb and dairy free.Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- baking sheet
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup almond flour optional
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Crack 2 eggs. Place the whites in the mixing bowl and the yolk in a separate bowl.
- Then, add salt and cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
- If you like your cloud bread dense, then add 1/2 cup almond flour to the bowl with the egg yolks. Mix those together.
- Next, fold the yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then, drop big spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Shape into a more rounded form if desired.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Next, let cool on a rack.
- Finally, store in a container or zippered baggie in the refrigerator for a few days.
More Cloud Bread Recipes Using Dairy – More of the Best Low Carb Bread Recipes
If you would like to try some other variations of cloud bread, then check out some of these popular, best low carb bread recipes.
This low carb cloud bread loaf from Sugar Free Mom is made with sour cream and whey protein powder!
Next, this Keto cloud bread by Fat for Weight Loss makes a great low carb burger bun. This Keto bread recipe does have dairy in it too since it includes cream cheese as an ingredient.
For the Best No-Carb Cloud Bread with Only 4 Ingredients check out Big Apple Mama’s recipe. Since this cloud bread recipe is made with cream cheese, it is not dairy free.
Next: Try making these gluten-free breadsticks.
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