Raising agents are used in baking to introduce air or gas into a mixture, causing it to expand and rise during baking. This process creates a lighter, softer texture in baked goods such as cakes, muffins, and bread. The main principles behind raising agents are to create leavening, which helps dough or batter to rise and become fluffy.
Function of raising agents in a muffin?
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The three main ingredients in a whisked sponge are eggs, sugar and flour. The flour must be self-raising or plain with the addition of a raising agent. Otherwise the sponge will be flat.
Shortcrust pastry is classically made without raising agents - just plain flour, butter, salt and water.
If it has any raising agents in it (including self raising flour), you should cook it immediately after mixing. If it does not, it should be ok in the fridge.
Raising agents, such as baking powder or yeast, create air pockets in the batter or dough. This results in a lighter, fluffier texture in baked goods like cakes, muffins, and bread.
Raising agents introduce carbon dioxide gas into foods - by chemical reaction. They're intended to make pastries and bread food more palatable.
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I'm not sure what you mean by mechanical, but raising agents like baking soda, baking powder, and yeast make foods light and fluffy.