leavening

[ˈlɛvənɪŋ]

leavening Definition

• 1. the process of adding a leavening agent, such as yeast or baking powder, to dough or batter to produce fermentation and cause it to rise
• 2. something that lightens or raises, such as yeast or baking powder

Using leavening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leavening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The recipe calls for the leavening to be added after the flour.

• Example

  Baking soda is a common leavening agent used in many recipes.

• Example

  The bread didn't rise properly because there wasn't enough leavening.

leavening Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leavening

• fermentation
• rising
• yeast
• baking powder

Phrases with leavening

• natural leavening

  a type of leavening that uses naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria to ferment dough or batter

  Example

  Sourdough bread is made using natural leavening.

• double-acting leavening

  a type of leavening that produces two stages of rising, first when it is mixed with liquid and then again when it is heated

  Example

  Baking powder is a double-acting leavening agent.

• chemical leavening

  a type of leavening that uses chemical reactions to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes dough or batter to rise

  Example

  Baking soda and baking powder are both examples of chemical leavening agents.

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Summary: leavening in Brief

Leavening [ˈlɛvənɪŋ] refers to the process of adding a leavening agent like yeast or baking powder to dough or batter to make it rise. It can also refer to the agent itself. Examples include 'The recipe calls for the leavening to be added after the flour.' and 'Baking soda is a common leavening agent used in many recipes.' Different types of leavening include natural leavening, double-acting leavening, and chemical leavening.