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What Does It Mean to Proof Bread?

  • Time to rise and shine
    In What Does It Mean to Proof Bread?

    Proofing bread means allowing the yeast within the dough to ferment. During fermentation, the yeast absorbs sugar and converts it into carbon dioxide gas. This gas causes the dough to rise, creating the characteristic airy texture of bread and developing its flavor.

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