Function of raising agents in a muffin?
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Carbon dioxide is produced by the raising agents in cakes.
Butter cakes rely on leavening agents such as baking powder, baking soda, or yeast
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self raising flour
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any cake that uses self raising flour.
A raising agent is a liquid or powder that helps things such as: bread, cakes and scones rise. Things like bread rely on raising agents to ensure they have the right texture and form. The raising agent gives off carbon dioxide when it is heated up this forces the mixture to rise. Acidic salts also have this effect when added into a mixture such as bread. However they cause the mixture to rise at temperatures as low as 15 degrees Celsius.
Shortcrust pastry is classically made without raising agents - just plain flour, butter, salt and water.
It makes the product light and fluffy and springy and airy.