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fermentation

[fur-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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You also need time: Almost all doughs in the book require at least an overnight fermentation to improve their flavor, rise and handling capability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"And our research shows that sourdough fermentation influences wheat fibers to a greater extent than previously thought."

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

These enzymes become active as the dough grows more acidic during fermentation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Employees peeked through a wrought-iron gate as former Noma head of fermentation Jason Ignacio White read a letter decrying Redzepi.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He stayed there longer than was necessary, crouched over the dense fermentation that was coming out of the wooden box until habit told him that it was time to start work again.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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