Belle’s Pink Cloud Bread

Makes 1 small loaf · About 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites, room temperature
• 30 g (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) sugar
• 10 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• A drop of pink food colouring (optional)
• A splash of vanilla (optional)

Equipment

• Baking tray
• Parchment
• Clean, grease-free bowl
• Whisk

Method

1. Heat the oven to 150°C / 300°F and line a tray with parchment.
2. In a clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the whites with the salt until foamy.
3. Add the cornstarch, and the colouring and vanilla if using.
4. Add the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking until it holds stiff, glossy peaks.
5. Shape it into a cloud on the tray.
6. Bake 25–26 minutes. Cool a few minutes, then tear it open.

It is more soufflé than bread: light, airy and gently sweet.

Inspired by @thecookingfoodie’s cloud bread.