+"Leavened" refers to food items, often [Bread](/wiki/Bread) or pastries, that have been made light and airy in texture. This transformation occurs by introducing a [Leavening Agent](/wiki/Leavening_Agent), which produces gas within the mixture, causing it to rise and creating a softer crumb.
+## See also
+- [Yeast](/wiki/Yeast)
+- [Baking](/wiki/Baking)
+- [Dough](/wiki/Dough)