raising agent
Makes batter rise
A raising agent is a substance that makes dough or batter rise by producing gas bubbles, creating a light, airy texture in baked goods.
Baking powder, baking soda, and yeast are common raising agents.
Also called leavening or leavening agent: The recipe calls for self-raising flour, which already contains a raising agent.
Fermenting fungus
- baking powderChemical rising agent
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
- cream of tartarPotassium bitartrate for baking
buttermilk · self-rising flour · baker's yeast · instant yeast · bicarbonate · egg whites · whipped cream · levain
Microbial sugar conversion
- proofingChecking for errors
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- chemical reactionMolecular bond rearrangement process
Move to higher position
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- voluminousOf great size
puffy · spongy · lofty · soft · tender · crumb · lift · volume
Fast circular mixing
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- foldingBending something over itself
- kneadingManual dough development
- creamingBeating until fluffy
sifting · whipping · incorporating · resting · blooming · feeding · stretching · punching down
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- baking powderChemical rising agent
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
cream of tartar · buttermilk · self-rising flour · baker's yeast · instant yeast · bicarbonate · egg whites · whipped cream · levain · starter
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- proofingChecking for errors
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
chemical reaction · steam · gas bubbles · activation · dissolution
rise
Move to higher position
voluminous · puffy · spongy · lofty · soft · tender · crumb · lift · volume · springy
whisking
Fast circular mixing
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- foldingBending something over itself
- kneadingManual dough development
creaming · sifting · whipping · incorporating · resting · blooming · feeding · stretching · punching down · bench rest