What Is Diastatic Malt Powder? The Enzyme-Rich Secret to Better Sourdough

What Is Diastatic Malt Powder?

If you’ve ever wondered why professional sourdough bakers seem to get deeper crust color, more dramatic oven spring, and better control over their fermentation timing—diastatic malt powder is often the answer. Diastatic malt powder is sprouted, dried grain (typically barley) ground into fine powder that contains active enzymes capable of breaking down starch into fermentable […]