Yeast
Quick Translations
- ้ ตๆฏ
- ้ ตๆฏ่
Definitions
Definition
A type of fungus used in baking and brewing that ferments sugars, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide.
In ZH
ไธ็ง็จไบ็็ๅ้ ฟ้ ็็่๏ผๅฏๅ้ ต็ณๅ๏ผไบง็้ ็ฒพๅไบๆฐงๅ็ขณใ
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.
Definition
To cause yeast to grow and ferment, often used in the context of baking or brewing.
In ZH
ไฝฟ้ ตๆฏ็้ฟๅๅ้ ต๏ผ้ๅธธ็จไบ็็ๆ้ ฟ้ ็่ๆฏใ
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.