Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leaven
noun
/ˈlevən/
Definition
A substance, typically yeast, that is used to produce fermentation in dough or batter.
Examples
- The baker used a special leaven to make the sourdough bread.
- When you add leaven to the mixture, it helps the bread become fluffy.
Meaning
In baking, leaven refers to an ingredient that causes the dough to rise and become light and porous.
Synonyms
- ferment
- yeast
- rising agent
