proofing
noun
- make secure; make impervious to
- the process by which a yeast-leavened dough rises, also called "proving"
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/
noun
- A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
verb
- present participle and gerund of proof