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to leaven
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lievitare
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
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lievitare
to improve something by introducing positive changes
Leaven
01
lievito
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
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lievito
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
Esempio
Traditional sourdough bread is leavened by natural fermentation.
Adding baking powder to the cake batter will leaven it and create a soft, airy texture when baked.
She leavens her bread by carefully mixing in yeast and allowing it to ferment, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
The dough needs to be left to rest for several hours to allow the yeast to leaven it and create a light, airy loaf.
The mentor's advice helped to leaven the atmosphere of uncertainty during the team meeting.
