leaven (Meaning)
leaven (n)
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
leaven (v)
cause to puff up with a leaven
leaven (n.)
Any substance that produces, or is designed to produce, fermentation, as in dough or liquids; esp., a portion of fermenting dough, which, mixed with a larger quantity of dough, produces a general change in the mass, and renders it light; yeast; barm.
Anything which makes a general assimilating (especially a corrupting) change in the mass.
leaven (v. t.)
To make light by the action of leaven; to cause to ferment.
To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of leaven
leaven Sentence Examples
- The baker meticulously added leaven to the dough, allowing the mixture to rise and become fluffy.
- The sourdough starter acted as a natural leaven, giving the bread a tangy flavor and airy texture.
- The addition of leaven to the pizza crust created a light and crispy base.
- The yeast used as leaven multiplied rapidly, causing the bread to expand and develop a porous structure.
- The leavened dough was pliable and easy to shape into various forms.
- Leaven plays a crucial role in the fermentation process, converting sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol.
- The proper amount of leaven is essential to ensure the desired texture and flavor in baked goods.
- Without leaven, the dough would remain dense and flat, lacking the characteristic lightness of leavened bread.
- The use of leaven dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations employing various fermentation agents to create their bread.
- Leaven is not only a culinary ingredient but also a symbol of nourishment and sustenance in many cultures.
FAQs About the word leaven
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid, an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something, cause to puff up with a leavenAny
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The baker meticulously added leaven to the dough, allowing the mixture to rise and become fluffy.
The sourdough starter acted as a natural leaven, giving the bread a tangy flavor and airy texture.
The addition of leaven to the pizza crust created a light and crispy base.
The yeast used as leaven multiplied rapidly, causing the bread to expand and develop a porous structure.
