This gluten-free cloud bread is worth all the craze. It's light and airy, and guess what, no gluten-free flour is needed. Only 4 ingredients, 35 minutes of your time, and you'll have a meringue-textured sandwich bread with a pillowy soft crumb.
What Is Cloud Bread?
When there is a hype, it is worth trying, and this gluten-free cloud bread was super exciting to make. I loved adding different food coloring and opening the bread up to see what's inside. Bread recipes used to be problematic for us, but now we look at all the gluten-free options of flour and homemade gluten-free flour blends we can make, and get excited to participate in all the trending things.
This bread is really fun to make. We made it as a family, and we were all very excited to see what colors we got. It would be nice to use as a baby gender reveal or just for fun when you have friends over. If you prefer other sandwich loaves, we like these gluten-free breads.
It has a lovely texture, and you have to eat it once it has cooled from the oven. There's no really holding onto this.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fun to Make - It's very much like making a meringue; this recipe was a fun family activity.
No gluten-free flour needed - I loved the idea that I can have this recipe on hand when I want to bake. My daughter loves baking, and let's just say we've run out of flour on a few occasions.
Nice texture and taste - The bread has a nice airy texture and reveals the colors you've used, which is fun to see. It tastes good too, and is a great bread substitute. It's low in carbs, keto, and filled with protein.
Ingredients
With just 4 ingredients and coloring, you can have this fun bread ready in 35 minutes.
- Egg Whites – Eggs, particularly the whites, are the main ingredient for fluffy bread, as we do not have any gluten-free flour in this recipe. Whipped egg whites create a foam that gives this cloud bread recipe its airy structure. Plus, according to the NIH, eggs have their own health benefits.
- Lemon Juice – Acts as an acid to stabilize the egg whites. It helps maintain volume and prevents the mixture from collapsing.
- Sugar – Adds sweetness and gives the bread a nice golden top when baked.
- Cornstarch – Binds the moisture and helps firm up the texture slightly, making the bread more bread-like and less meringue-like.
- Food Coloring (Green, Blue, Pink) – Used for a cool visual effect. These add a fun look to the bread. You can use food colors from natural sources like green tea for green, blue spirulina or butterfly pea flower for blue, and beet powder for pink.
Equipment Needed
Start with a large bowl for whipping the egg whites and folding in the other ingredients. You’ll also need an electric hand mixer (hand-held egg beater) or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites into stiff peaks. This is a key process so you get that light, cloud-like texture.
A set of measuring spoons and a sifter or fine mesh strainer are useful. Have a rubber spatula ready for gently folding in the cornstarch and food coloring.
If you’re using multiple food coloring colors, a few small bowls will be great for dividing and tinting the batter. For baking, get a standard prepared baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet to prevent sticking and an easy cleanup. Have a cooling rack so the bottoms don't go soggy.
How to Make Gluten-Free Cloud Bread
These are the 8 steps to making this cloud bread. Follow along visually or watch the video.
It's actually simple to make; the only technique you need to get right is that the egg whites need to be the right texture.
Whip the Egg Whites
Start by separating 4 large egg whites into a clean, dry mixing bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites until they become foamy. This is the first step toward making a stable meringue. (You'll see what I mean shortly.)
Beat to Stiff, Glossy Peaks
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture looks glossy and smooth. It should look pretty obvious when the meringue is ready. The stiff peaks stay in position when you take your spoon away.
Once that happens, sift 1 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch into the bowl using a fine mesh strainer. This helps give the cloud bread a slightly firmer, more cohesive texture.
Fold & Add Color
Use a spatula to gently fold the sifted cornstarch into the egg white mixture, being careful not to deflate the airy peaks.
Once combined, divide the mixture into four small bowls and add the food coloring. We used green, blue, and pink, and left one portion white. Lightly fold the colors to create smooth pastel colors.
If you're making them for a special occasion, the right food coloring makes a big difference. I like the green to go along with Halloween sugar cookies. Red and green work well for Christmas. And for Easter, pastels of course!
Shape and Bake
Spoon the colored mixtures onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping each into a rounded dome.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the bread is set on the outside but still soft inside. Let cool slightly before serving.
Once cooled, your gluten-free cloud bread is ready to enjoy. The final result is a tray of soft, airy, rainbow-colored bread that’s naturally gluten-free and makes great sandwiches.
Tips On How to Make This Gluten-Free Cloud Bread
- Use room temperature eggs - Cold eggs don't whip up as well. Take your eggs out of the fridge 30 minutes before making this recipe.
- Use an egg divider - If you are not confident in separating eggs, use two separate bowls. A bit of egg yolk in the egg white can prevent stiff peaks from forming.
- Sift the cornstarch - This is so that you don't have clumps of cornstarch not evenly distributed.
Frequently Asked Questions
This TikTok-worthy recipe is so much fun to make. Did you know it's also called oopsie bread? I'm sure there's a story there. Here are some other common questions people ask about it.
How Long Can I Store It?
I do not recommend storing it for long. They're most delightful when they're cooled, straight out of the oven.
Does cloud bread taste like anything?
Yes, it tastes mostly like meringue, and the main ingredient is eggs. No gluten-free flour is used.
Do I need cream of tartar for cloud bread?
No, for this recipe we use lemon juice. Some people also ask about adding vanilla, cream cheese, butter, or spices. They're not necessary (though you should experiment if you're interested). The key is meringue!
Can Cloud Bread Be Toasted?
Yes, it can be toasted.
Gluten-Free Cloud Bread
This gluten-free cloud bread is soft and fluffy and perfect for sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- food coloring (optional) : green, blue, pink, orange, red
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300°F. In a large mixing bowl, put the egg whites and lemon juice and beat with an electric hand mixer until foamy.
- Add sugar gradually. Keep beating while slowly adding sugar and beat until still, glossy peaks form (this takes about 5-7 minutes)
- Sift in the cornstarch and gently fold until combined.
- Divide the batter into 4 portions, then add food coloring and fold lightly.
- Spoon the fluffy mixture onto the baking sheet, shaping it into a round dome.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly golden on the outside but still soft. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs - Cold eggs don't whip up as well. Take your eggs out of the fridge 30 minutes before making this recipe.
- Use an egg divider - If you are not confident in separating eggs, use two separate bowls. A bit of egg yolk in the egg white can prevent stiff peaks from forming.
- Add sugar gradually - Don't add all the sugar in one go, add it in slowly. The stiff peak process can take from 5-7 minutes.
- Don't overmix - Overmixing will cause the egg whites to deflate, and then you will not get the right textured bread.
- Sift the cornstarch - This will prevent the batter from having clumps of cornstarch.
- Get creative - Serve as rolls, sandwich bread, or toast them.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 33Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands used at the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
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