The Science Behind Yeast Growth

Yeast is a living organism that makes bread rise. It ferments sugars, producing carbon dioxide bubbles that expand the dough.

The Process of Yeast Growth

• Fermentation: Yeast consumes sugars and releases carbon dioxide.
• Rising Dough: The gas expands within the dough, making it light and fluffy.
• Temperature & Time: Warm environments help yeast grow faster, while cold slows fermentation.

By understanding yeast behavior, bakers can control rising time and texture in bread making.