Scratch Diastatic Malt Powder for Baking - (10oz) Dried Barley Malt for Baking Bread - Bread Improver - Premium Baking Ingredients for Breads, Pizzas, Pretzels, Desserts, Shakes and More

As a professional baker, I never make sourdough or baguettes without adding diastatic malt powder—it’s truly a game-changer.Even in small amounts, it noticeably improves fermentation, helps dough rise more consistently, and gives my loaves that gorgeous, golden crust with a subtle sheen. My baguettes score more cleanly and open beautifully, and sourdough gets a slightly softer interior with better structure.But what really makes this a staple in my kitchen is the flavor. It adds a touch of sweetness and depth that takes homemade bread from good to incredible. You don’t taste it directly—it just enhances everything that’s already there. Sourdough, especially, tastes richer, more complex, and just... better.Pros:✔️ Improves oven spring and rise✔️ Adds rich, caramel-colored crust✔️ Enhances flavor in a subtle, delicious way✔️ Boosts fermentation in lean doughs✔️ Easy to use—a little goes a long wayFinal Thoughts:If you’re serious about baking artisan bread, this belongs in your pantry. It’s one of those ingredients that quietly makes everything better. My sourdough and baguettes have never been the same—in the best way possible.

I made two loaves of sourdough before writing this review. I have never used diastatic malt powder but saw it in a recipe and figured I would try it out. I used it with my old recipe and that I've made countless times. I used the same starter I have had for years. Tonights loaf was the best I've ever made as far as texture is concerned. I don't notice a huge difference in the taste. The biggest difference I've noticed is the crust browns very nice and consistent, it is soft and the inside is perfectly chewy, and the rise of the loaf is much better (and I didn't know it could get better!). Great product and I will continue to use it and buy it!

First time buying this brand. Nice rise and bread texture. I used 1 teaspoon in addition to my bread yeast.I will order again

It made all the differences in my bake goods.

Works well in sourdough

I added this malt powder to my bread dough and noticed a better rise and a golden crust. Just a small amount made a difference. The flavor of the bread improved, giving it a slightly sweet taste. The powder blended well with my flour. I’ll keep using it for my baking projects.

Improved texture in my home bread baking projects

Exactly as expected.