Word
proofing
Phoneticsproof·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹufɪŋ/
UK/pɹˈuːfɪŋ/
Definition
v. letting dough rest and rise before you bake it. This step makes the bread light and fluffy.
v. the process of allowing dough to rest and ferment, enabling the yeast to produce carbon dioxide and expand the gluten structure. Often used in the context of bread-making or other leavened baked goods.
Examples
“The dough needs an hour of proofing before baking.”
“After kneading the dough for ten minutes, the baker covered it and let it proof in a warm kitchen.”
“Proper proofing is essential for developing the bread's texture; if the dough is under-proofed, the final product will be dense and heavy, lacking the desired airy crumb.”
Examples
simple
“The dough needs an hour of proofing before baking.”
contextual
“After kneading the dough for ten minutes, the baker covered it and let it proof in a warm kitchen.”
complex
“Proper proofing is essential for developing the bread's texture; if the dough is under-proofed, the final product will be dense and heavy, lacking the desired airy crumb.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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