Ingredients
3 large, very fresh eggs, separated
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (or ½ teaspoon baking powder as alternative)
3 ounces (85 grams) full-fat (4%) cottage cheese, drained to remove all liquid
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Italian herbs or herbs de Provence
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil.
2-Separate eggs: In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3-Blend egg yolks, drained cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and sea salt until smooth and creamy.
4-Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cottage cheese mixture using a spatula, preserving air bubbles.
5-Spoon the batter into six circular disks on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
6-Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Cool on a wire rack before removing.
Last Step:
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🥚 Use very fresh eggs and ensure the egg white bowl is clean, dry, and yolk-free for stiff peaks.
🧀 Thoroughly drain cottage cheese to avoid watery batter.
🌿 Blend the cottage cheese and yolk mixture well for smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
- Diet: Low-Carb, High-Protein, Keto-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg