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leavining agents usually involve yeast which when mixed in water then added to a flour base wil increase the volume because yeastdoubles and even triples in size due to the fact that it is a living organism which when kept warm will increase size at least 100% if left alone under a towel to keep it warm.

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Leavening agents create air/gas bubbles in the food.

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