proofing

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proofing

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/

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noun proofings · proving

countable, uncountable A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
Similar: blooming

verb proving

gerund, participle, present present participle and gerund of proof

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noun step in creating baked goods

Español	levantamiento
Deutsch	Stückgare

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@misc{proofing_2026,
  title = {proofing},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/proofing},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}