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to leaven
01
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
Transitive: to leaven dough or batter
02
to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement
Transitive: to leaven a place or situation
Leaven
01
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
02
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
leaven
v
leavened
adj
leavened
adj
leavening
n
leavening
n
Example
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.
His humor leavened the otherwise serious discussion, lightening the mood.
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