Cloud bread uses cornstarch instead of flour, creating a texture that literally dissolves on your tongue like cotton candy.
Cloud Bread
Get ready to float into a world of fluffy delight with this viral cloud bread recipe! With just three simple ingredients—egg whites, cream cheese, and a hint of baking powder—you'll whip up a light, airy treat that's perfect for sandwiches or just enjoying on its own. Dive into the magic of cloud bread and elevate your snacking game!
Prep
10
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This Instagram-famous confection is actually a bastardized version of Japan's 1970s shokupan milk bread meets Korean saeng cream cake—Japanese bakers discovered that whipping egg whites into architectural peaks created bread so light it defied gravity, while Korean pastry chefs in Seoul's Gangnam district added the cotton candy colors that made Western social media lose its collective mind in 2020.
Regional Twist
In Taiwan's Taipei night markets, they swap the vanilla extract for black sesame paste and skip the blue coloring entirely, creating midnight-dark clouds that taste like toasted dreams.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- blue food coloring (to taste)
- 3 units egg whites
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- cornstarch (to taste)
- sugar (to taste)
- vanilla extract (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Separate three eggs and place the whites into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Whip the egg whites until frothy using an electric mixer.
- 3
Add 30 grams of sugar and mix until combined.
- 4
Add 10 grams of cornstarch and mix well.
- 5
Add vanilla extract and blue food coloring to taste.
- 6
Whip the mixture until it becomes very stiff.
- 7
Place the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and shape it as desired.
- 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Whip egg whites to stiff peaks at 65-70°F room temperature because cold whites trap 25% less air due to higher surface tension.ingredient65-70°F, 25% less volume
- ✓Add cornstarch gradually after soft peaks form to prevent deflation - cornstarch stabilizes foam structure by absorbing excess moisture that would otherwise collapse the protein matrix.technique10g cornstarch
- ✓Bake at exactly 300°F for the full 25 minutes without opening the oven door, as temperature fluctuations above 320°F will cause rapid moisture loss and collapse the delicate foam structure.timing300°F, 25 minutes
- ✓Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid adding excess moisture that weakens meringue stability by diluting protein concentration.ingredientgel vs liquid coloring
- ✓Ensure your mixing bowl is completely grease-free by wiping with lemon juice or vinegar, as even 0.1% fat content will prevent proper foam formation by interfering with protein unfolding.equipment0.1% fat interference
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Prep
10
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Cloud bread uses cornstarch instead of flour, creating a texture that literally dissolves on your tongue like cotton candy.
Cloud Bread
Get ready to float into a world of fluffy delight with this viral cloud bread recipe! With just three simple ingredients—egg whites, cream cheese, and a hint of baking powder—you'll whip up a light, airy treat that's perfect for sandwiches or just enjoying on its own. Dive into the magic of cloud bread and elevate your snacking game!
The Story
This Instagram-famous confection is actually a bastardized version of Japan's 1970s shokupan milk bread meets Korean saeng cream cake—Japanese bakers discovered that whipping egg whites into architectural peaks created bread so light it defied gravity, while Korean pastry chefs in Seoul's Gangnam district added the cotton candy colors that made Western social media lose its collective mind in 2020.
Regional Twist
In Taiwan's Taipei night markets, they swap the vanilla extract for black sesame paste and skip the blue coloring entirely, creating midnight-dark clouds that taste like toasted dreams.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- blue food coloring (to taste)
- 3 units egg whites
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- cornstarch (to taste)
- sugar (to taste)
- vanilla extract (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Separate three eggs and place the whites into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Whip the egg whites until frothy using an electric mixer.
- 3
Add 30 grams of sugar and mix until combined.
- 4
Add 10 grams of cornstarch and mix well.
- 5
Add vanilla extract and blue food coloring to taste.
- 6
Whip the mixture until it becomes very stiff.
- 7
Place the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and shape it as desired.
- 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Whip egg whites to stiff peaks at 65-70°F room temperature because cold whites trap 25% less air due to higher surface tension.ingredient65-70°F, 25% less volume
- ✓Add cornstarch gradually after soft peaks form to prevent deflation - cornstarch stabilizes foam structure by absorbing excess moisture that would otherwise collapse the protein matrix.technique10g cornstarch
- ✓Bake at exactly 300°F for the full 25 minutes without opening the oven door, as temperature fluctuations above 320°F will cause rapid moisture loss and collapse the delicate foam structure.timing300°F, 25 minutes
- ✓Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid adding excess moisture that weakens meringue stability by diluting protein concentration.ingredientgel vs liquid coloring
- ✓Ensure your mixing bowl is completely grease-free by wiping with lemon juice or vinegar, as even 0.1% fat content will prevent proper foam formation by interfering with protein unfolding.equipment0.1% fat interference