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It's bred for bread

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yeast

(Other definitions for yeast that I've seen before include "A raising agent in baking" , "Rising agent" , "Substance used in brewing and baking" , "Bread-making component" , "Baker's raising agent" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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