What is malted flour?

Do you love the taste of freshly baked bread but haven't had much success making it at home? Malt flour could be the key to your baking success! Malt flour is a type of flour made from malted barley. It's high in enzymes and nutrients, making it a great choice for baking.

What are the Differences between Malt Flour and Malted Flour?

Malt flour and malted flour are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Malt flour is made from malted barley, while malted flour is made from flour that has been treated with malt. Malt flour is made from the inner endosperm of the barley kernel, while malted flour also contains the outer bran and germ. Malt flour is lower in gluten than regular flour, while malted flour has higher gluten content. In addition, Malt flour is darker in colour and has a stronger flavour than regular flour.

What is malted flour used for?

Yeast fermentation is aided by adding malted barley flour to hard wheat flour. Wheat flour contains starches, which are broken down into simple sugars by the enzyme activity of malted barley flour.

Why malted flour is good

Malted flour is a good choice for baking for a few reasons:

• Malt flour is high in enzymes. These enzymes help the dough to rise, resulting in a lighter, fluffier end product.
• Malt flour is high in nutrients. Malt flour is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and zinc.
• Malt flour is lower in gluten than regular flour. This makes it a good choice for those with gluten sensitivities.
• Malt flour gives the bread a lovely golden colour and has a strong flavour. Depending on your preferences, this can be a good or bad thing.

How does Malted flour Texture feel?

Malted flour has a slightly coarse texture. It is also darker in colour than regular flour. This is due to the presence of malt. Malt gives the flour a nutty flavour and aroma, which some people enjoy. In addition, Malt flour is heavier than regular flour, so you may need to use less of it when baking.

Types of Malt Flour

There  are two main types of Malt flour:

Diastatic Malt Flour

This type of malt flour is made from malted barley that has been treated with enzymes. Diastatic malt flour is used to increase the fermentation rate of dough. It is also used to add flavour and colour to the bread.

Non-Diastatic Malt Flour

This type of malt flour is made from malted barley that has not been treated with enzymes. Non Diastatic malt flour is used to add flavour and colour to the bread. It does not increase the fermentation rate of dough.

Our malted flour range

Cotswold Malted Rye

 

 

The malted rye flour in Cotswold Malted Rye contains rye flakes for added nutrition. It produces a flavourful dough that is dark and rich in colour. For better nutrition and flavour, wholegrain rye that has been stoneground keeps the nutritional benefits of all three portions of the Rye grain. The malted rye flakes give off a unique scent. When baking, the loaves turn out dark brown with a chewy crust. The flavour is slightly sour with a hint of sweetness. With Cotswold Malted Rye, you can produce various baked goods like dark loaves of bread, pizza crusts, gingerbread, and even pretzels!

Cotswold Crunch

Cotswold Crunch is a unique flour that contains wheat bran, rye flakes, and malt. This combination gives the flour a high nutritional value and a distinctive flavour. The wheat bran and rye flakes add fibre to the flour, which helps with digestion. The malt gives the flour a slightly sweet taste. You can use Cotswold Crunch in any recipe that calls for whole wheat flour, like bread, muffins, or pancakes.

Ancient Cotswold Crunch

Ancient Cotswold Crunch is a speciality flour that is made with wheat that has been stoneground. This process retains the nutritional benefits of all three parts of the grain. The flour has a high protein content and a hearty, nutty flavour. This flour has a high nutritional value and a distinctive flavour. Wheat, rye, and barley add fibre to the flour, which helps with digestion. The malt gives the flour a slightly sweet taste. This flour is ideal for baking delicious, full flavour bread.

FAQ about Malt Flour

• What is malt flour?

Malt flour is a type of flour that is made from malt. Malt is a type of grain, typically barley, that has been sprouted and then dried. The malt is ground into a fine powder to create malt flour.

• What are the benefits of malt flour?

Malt flour provides a range of health benefits due to its high nutrient content. Malt flour is a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains antioxidants and phytochemicals that can help protect against disease.

• How can I use malt flour?

Malt flour can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as a replacement for all-purpose flour in baking recipes. It can also be used to thicken soups and sauces or added to smoothies for extra nutrition.

• Where can I buy malt flour?

Malt flour is available for purchase online and at some health food stores. You can also buy our quality Cotswold malt flour, available for purchase via our website or visit our various selling points.

• How should I store malt flour?

Malt flour should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. It will keep for several months when stored properly.

• What is the nutritional content of malt flour?

Malt flour is a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains antioxidants and phytochemical that can help protect against disease.

• What is the shelf life of malt flour?

Malt flour will keep for several months when stored properly in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

• What is malt flour made of?

Malt flour is made from malt. Malt is a type of grain, typically barley, that has been sprouted and then dried. The malt is ground into a fine powder to create malt flour.

• Is malt flour the same as malt extract?

No, malt flour is not the same as malt extract. Malt extract is a sweetener that is made from malt syrup. Malt flour is a type of flour that is made from malt.

• What does malt flour taste like?

Malt flour has a slightly sweet and nutty flavour.

• Can malt flour be used as a replacement for all-purpose flour?

Yes, malt flour can be used as a replacement for all-purpose flour in baking recipes.

• Is malt flour gluten-free?

Yes, malt flour is gluten-free.

• What is the protein content of malt flour?

Malt flour contains approximately 8-10% protein.

• What is the carbohydrate content of malt flour?

Malt flour contains approximately 70-80% carbohydrates.

• What is the fat content of malt flour?

Malt flour contains approximately 1-2% fat.

• What is the calorie content of malt flour?

Malt flour contains approximately 360 calories per 100 grams.

• What vitamins and minerals are found in malt flour?

Malt flour is a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains antioxidants and phytochemicals that can help protect against disease.

• Do malt flour and malted flour contain the same nutrients?

Yes, malt flour and malted flour contain the same nutrients. However, malt flour is a more concentrated source of nutrients than malted flour.

• Is malt powder the same as malt flour?

No, malt powder is not the same as malt flour. Malt powder is made from ground-up malted barley, while malt flour is made from wheat that has been malted.

• What can I use instead of malted flour?

There are a few substitutes you can use for malted flour, such as barley flour or unmalted wheat flour.

• What is malted all-purpose flour?

Malted all-purpose flour is a type of wheat flour that has been treated with malt. This gives the flour a sweeter taste and aroma.

• Is barley flour the same as malt flour?

No, barley flour is not the same as malt flour. Barley flour is made from ground-up barley, while malt flour is made from wheat that has been malted.

• Is malted flour healthy?

Malted flour is a good source of dietary fibre and protein. It also contains several vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for those who are looking to add more nutrients to their diet.

• Is barley flour the same as malt flour?

No, barley flour is not the same as malt flour. Barley flour is made from ground-up barley, while malt flour is made from wheat that has been malted.

• What is malted all-purpose flour?

Malted all-purpose flour is a type of wheat flour that has been treated with malt. This gives the flour a sweeter taste and aroma.

• How do you make malted flour?

You can make malted flour by adding malt to wheat flour. This will give the flour a sweeter taste and aroma.

• How do you make malted flour?

To make malted flour, the wheat is first soaked in water and then germinated. Once the wheat has germinated, it is dried and ground into a fine powder.

• What is malted wheat flour?

Malted wheat flour is a type of wheat flour that has been treated with malt. This gives the flour a sweeter taste and aroma.

• What is malted barley flour used for?

Malted barley flour is often used in baking, as it gives baked goods a richer flavour and higher rising ability. It can also be used in brewing beer, providing the yeast with a food source.