Zoeken
to leaven
01
doordringen
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
02
doordringen
to improve something by introducing positive changes
Leaven
01
zuurdesem
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
02
zuurdesem
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
Voorbeeld
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.
