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Bread raiser (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yeast

(Other definitions for yeast that I've seen before include "Baker's ingredient" , "Fermenting agent" , "As yet (anag)" , "Dough raising agent" , "Fungus used in brewing and baking" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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