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Leavening
01
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
02
a substance typically used in dough to make it rise by producing gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter and softer texture
Example
Baking powder serves as a leavening agent in many cake recipes.
She used sourdough starter as a natural leavening for her homemade bread.
The baker added yeast as a leavening to the dough to make it rise.
In baking, cream of tartar is used as a leavening agent in combination with baking soda to create a reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas, which helps doughs and batters rise.
The leavening in the pancake batter made them fluffy and light.
