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ilaboo 26-01-2004 04:37 PM

flour question
 
what is the purpose of malted barley in flour
thanks in advance


H. W. Hans Kuntze 26-01-2004 06:01 PM

flour question
 
ilaboo wrote:

> what is the purpose of malted barley in flour
> thanks in advance
>

To feed the enzymes that help the yeast grow.

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BRevere 29-01-2004 11:42 PM

flour question
 
Flavoring, sweetening and coloring, and a boost for the yeast to get
growing fast.
Usually this is added in very small amounts--otherwise you can get a really
gooey crumb.

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