Does Bread Weigh More When Cooked? Unpacking the Science of Baking
                                
                                
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                                According to baking science, a finished loaf of bread feels noticeably lighter than the dough it was made from. The answer to "Does bread weigh more when cooked?" is a resounding no, and the weight reduction is a direct result of key chemical and physical transformations during baking.