Yeast

Pronunciation:jiหst
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Quick Translations

  • ้…ตๆฏ
  • ้…ตๆฏ่Œ

Definitions

noun

Definition

A type of fungus used in baking and brewing that ferments sugars, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide.

In ZH

ไธ€็ง็”จไบŽ็ƒ˜็„™ๅ’Œ้…ฟ้€ ็š„็œŸ่Œ๏ผŒๅฏๅ‘้…ต็ณ–ๅˆ†๏ผŒไบง็”Ÿ้…’็ฒพๅ’ŒไบŒๆฐงๅŒ–็ขณใ€‚

Examples

  • Yeast is essential for making bread rise.
  • The beer is fermented with special strains of yeast.
  • Using the right amount of yeast can greatly affect the flavor of the dough.

Cultural Notes

Yeast is a crucial ingredient in many cultures' baking and brewing traditions. In Western baking, yeast is often associated with bread-making, while in Asian cuisine, variations of fermentation using yeast can be found in rice wine.

verb

Definition

To cause yeast to grow and ferment, often used in the context of baking or brewing.

In ZH

ไฝฟ้…ตๆฏ็”Ÿ้•ฟๅ’Œๅ‘้…ต๏ผŒ้€šๅธธ็”จไบŽ็ƒ˜็„™ๆˆ–้…ฟ้€ ็š„่ƒŒๆ™ฏใ€‚

Examples

  • You need to yeast the dough before baking it.
  • The recipe instructs you to yeast the mixture for an hour.
  • They decided to yeast their own beer at home.

Cultural Notes

In the culinary arts, the process of yeasting is critical to developing flavors and textures in various recipes. Home brewing and artisanal baking have surged in popularity, leading many to experiment with yeasting their own products.