Yeast

Any bread that uses yeast as the leavening agent. As the yeast ferments, it converts the flour's starchy nutrients into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas. The gas bubbles trapped in the elastic gluten mesh of the dough are what make it rise. Oven heat kills the yeast and evaporates the alcohol. The gas expands in a final burst of energy and causes the bread to rise. Among the more well-known yeast breads are brioche, croissants, french bread and sourdough bread.

The act of raising when it is your turn to act.

SoundPoker Says: Think of this as a way to make a different kind of dough! A player may say "Let's give this one some yeast - I raise".

See Also: Raise