A phospholipase A1 characterized by having an sn1/sn2 specificity ratio of about 55/45 or greater wherein said phospholipase A1 has a lysophospholipase/phospholipase activity ratio of less than 0.02 is presented in conjunction with methods for use in lipid containing food matrix, baking and making dough with the phospholipase and also including baking improvers using the disclosed phospholipase A1.