Leavening Definition

lĕvə-nĭng
noun
An agent that causes rising, fermentation, or ferment; leaven.
American Heritage
A substance used to make baked goods rise by the formation of gas, esp. carbon dioxide, in the batter or dough, as baking powder, yeast, etc.
Webster's New World
Any influence spreading through something and working on it to bring about a gradual change.
Webster's New World
A causing to be leavened.
Webster's New World
A leavening agent.
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adjective

Made light by aeration.

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Other Word Forms of Leavening

Noun

Singular:
leavening
Plural:
leavenings

Leavening Sentence Examples

  • Leavening is what makes baking both a delight and a challenge.

  • It is because of leavening agents that your cookies, breads, and cakes rise and your pastries are light and flaky.

  • Leavening comes in several varieties mechanical, biological, and Chemical.

  • If you are using the creaming method to mix your dough, you are using mechanical leavening.

  • If you have ever seen a matzo then you know what bread without leavening looks like.

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