malted barley flour

I Tried Malted Barley Flour in My Sourdough and It Changed the Crust Forever

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I Tried Malted Barley Flour in My Sourdough and It Changed the Crust Forever

For months, my malted barley flour sourdough bread attempts were producing loaves that tasted great but looked embarrassingly pale. The crust had no color, no crackle, and zero of that deep amber shine I kept seeing in bakery photos. Every…

Malted Barley Flour in Sourdough: The Secret Ingredient That Changes Everything About Your Crust

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Malted Barley Flour in Sourdough: The Secret Ingredient That Changes Everything About Your Crust

I want to tell you about the time I accidentally made the most beautiful loaf of my entire baking life while trying to hide evidence of a mistake from my husband. It started with a mislabeled bag, a moment of panic, and a desperate Google search at 11pm. And somewhere in the middle of that … Read more