Preheat the oven:

• Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the egg whites:

• Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites in one bowl and the yolks in another.

• Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).

Blend the cottage cheese:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cottage cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese (if using).

• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Fold the mixtures together:

• Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the air bubbles in the egg whites. Fold until just combined and smooth.

Shape the cloud bread:

• Using a spoon, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in round mounds (about 6). Use the back of the spoon to flatten them slightly into a disc shape.

Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cloud bread is golden brown on top and firm to the touch.

Cool and serve:

• Let the cloud bread cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it as a bread replacement for sandwiches, with a spread, or just on its own!