Easy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread (Print version)

Light, golden cottage cheese cloud bread made with whipped egg whites and blended cottage cheese.

# Ingredients:

For the cloud bread

01 - 3 large eggs, separated
02 - 1 cup (225 g) full-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
03 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
06 - 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning, optional for topping

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place egg whites in a clean mixing bowl and yolks in a second bowl. Make sure no yolk gets into the whites.
03 - Blend the cottage cheese until smooth, then mix it with the egg yolks, salt, and garlic powder if using.
04 - Add cream of tartar to the egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer until glossy stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
05 - Fold the cottage cheese mixture into the whipped whites in three additions. Use a spatula and keep the batter as airy as possible.
06 - Spoon the batter into 8 rounds on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed, set, and lightly golden.
07 - Let the cloud bread cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then move gently to a rack. Cool fully before stacking or using for sandwiches.

# Good to know:

01 - Best texture comes from full-fat cottage cheese blended completely smooth.
02 - Bake immediately after folding so the batter keeps its lift.
03 - Makes about 8 cloud bread rounds.