Lievittämistä
Lievittämistä, also known as "lievitin", is a Finnish term that refers to the process of rising or leavening dough, typically bread dough. This process is fundamental in baking as it allows the dough to expand and develop a light, airy texture. The primary leavening agent used in Finland is sourdough, a natural leavening method that relies on wild yeast and bacteria present in the flour and environment.
The lievittämistä process begins with the mixing of flour, water, and sometimes salt or other ingredients, to
After the lievittämistä process is complete, the dough is ready to be shaped and baked. The resulting
The term "lievittämistä" is also used more broadly to describe any process of rising or fermenting, not