I kept hearing the raves of diastatic malt flour. The unbridled enthusiasm triggered my doubts, and not until a friend of mine paved the way did I become a believer. It’s pretty amazing stuff. This ...

New York City offers the gold standard when it comes to bagels, and there’s much speculation as to why. Some claim it’s the city’s water, which is exceptionally pure and low in minerals, making it ...

Here’s the code to crack them: Diastatic Malt Powder: This is the beer making kind. It is rich in diastatic enzymes. It is also used by professional bakers to obtain a better rise. If you are feeding ...

Here’s what’s actually in your malt shakes. Diy13/Getty Images You’ll stumble across it in different kinds of alcohol, and even desserts like candies and milkshakes—we’re talking about malt. With its ...