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In baking, the purpose of yeast is 'leavening'. That is 'to make the dough rise' by producing gas to make bubbles in the dough. Baking powder and eggs share a similar purpose in recipes.

In brewing, it is to introduce bacteria to the brew to aid in fermentation.

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