Cloud Bread Recipe 4 Ingredients

Looking for more low carb bread recipes? Try my keto bread, coconut flour bread, 90 second keto bread, and keto English muffin next. Rarely does a meal go by in my house without bread being involved in some shape or form. When we are all watching our carbs, my cloud bread recipe is a lifesaver. Made famous on Tiktok, this viral bread recipe gained popularity for its unique appearance, delicate texture, and countless flavor combinations, all while being low-carb and high in protein.

Why I love this recipe

Have it how you like it. I give you the base recipe plus a handful of equally delicious flavor combinations so you can make it different every time. Surprisingly versatile. For how delicate this bread is, it’s so versatile. Turn it into low-carb sandwiches, breakfast toast, or my famous cloud bread pizza. The options are endless. Diet-friendly. If you’re looking for a low-carb, low-calorie bread recipe that’s nutrient-dense, this bread ticks all the boxes.

Ingredients needed

Eggs. Use eggs at room temperature and separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Cream of tartar. Technically optional, though I highly suggest using it to help stabilize the eggs. Salt. Just a dash to add flavor. Mascarpone cream cheese. Softened and preferably full-fat. I’ve also tried this recipe with regular cream cheese, creme fraiche, and dairy-free cream cheese, and each works wonderfully.

How to make cloud bread

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Cloud bread is, as the name implies, light and fluffy bread baked into the texture of a cloud. However, if I can be technical, it’s really more of a soft baked meringue as no real “bread” ingredients are used. This means it’s also incredibly low in carbs, gluten-free, and suitable for a keto diet.

Arman’s recipe tips

Use room temperature ingredients. I know I say this with every baking recipe, but I especially mean it with this one! The colder your ingredients are, the longer it will take to combine them and the more air you’ll lose in the bread. Fold, do not stir. When combining the egg whites and yolks, you’ll want to be careful not to overmix. Otherwise, you’ll end up with dense, flat bread. Keep the eggs separate. Even the tiniest bit of yolk in the egg whites can prevent them from forming into stiff peaks– ask me how I know! Add food coloring. The way I see it, we’re already testing the boundaries of bread, so we might as well go big or go home and add a few drops of your favorite food coloring.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftover cloud bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I really enjoy this keto cloud bread as is, but to make things interesting, here are some fun flavor combinations:

Ranch- Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of ranch seasoning into the egg yolk mixture. Cheese- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top of the cooked bread. Place back in the oven for a further 2-3 minutes. Sesame- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the mixture before baking. Italian- Add dried Italian mixed herbs and garlic powder. Everything- Fold through 1 tablespoon of everything but the bagel seasoning and ½ tablespoon on top of each portion of the bread. Chocolate- Fold through ¼ cup of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar into the egg yolk mixture.

To freeze: Place the bread in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the frozen bread thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To reheat: Reheat leftover bread in your toaster at the lowest setting or in the air fryer at 325F for 1-2 minutes.