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proofing

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/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ English

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verb

  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.

noun

  1. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.

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