levain

Definitions of levain
  1. noun
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
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    levure
    any of various powdered mixtures used in baking as a substitute for yeast
    levure
    a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
  2. noun
    a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread
  3. noun
    a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
    synonyms: levure
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