Question

A food stall owner for preparing dough for making bhaturas, added a pinch of yeast and sugar to the
dough. He kept the mixture in a warm place. After few minutes, the dough increases in volume.
(a) Why did the dough increase in volume?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation

The dough increased in volume because when yeast consumes the sugar in the dough it burps out carbon dioxide+ethanol. The gluten present in the dough traps the gases in the dough therefore increasing its volume.

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