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What is the secondary leavening agent in popovers and cream puffs?

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Why are steam-leavened products often baked at two temperatures?



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Answer to Question 1

Air.

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The initial high temperature setting creates leavening by converting water into steam. This is important since steam is a primary leavener. The temperature is reduced after approximately 15 minutes so the proteins can coagulate and the structure is properly set.



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