Which process in bread making causes dough to rise releasing CO2?
A
Oxidation of flour
B
Protein denaturation
C
Fermentation by yeast
D
Sublimation of water
Correct Answer: Option C — Fermentation by yeast
Explanation:
Yeast in bread dough ferments sugars and releases carbon dioxide gas which gets trapped in the dough forming bubbles causing it to rise and giving bread its light airy texture.