noun
- a microscopic fungus used in baking and brewing to make dough rise or produce alcohol through fermentation
- a commercial preparation containing these microorganisms, sold as powder, granules, or compressed cakes
Examples
- Add the yeast to warm water and let it foam before mixing with flour.
- The bread didn’t rise because the yeast was expired.
- She bought active dry yeast from the baking aisle.
- Wild yeast naturally occurs on grape skins during wine fermentation.
- The recipe calls for one packet of instant yeast.
- Without yeast, the dough would remain flat and dense.