What Is Malt Syrup? The Liquid Malt Form for Bagels & Bread
Malt syrup is the liquid, concentrated form of malt—thick like molasses, intensely flavored, and primarily non-diastatic (meaning it won’t accelerate your fermentation). Malt syrup is sprouted, malted barley that has been steeped in water, filtered, and slowly reduced down into a dark brown, viscous syrup containing about 65–75% maltose. It’s shelf-stable, widely available, and especially […]