Diastatic Malt Powder by Medley Hills Farm — 1.5 Lbs in Reusable Container | Vegan, Made in USA

Diastatic Malt Powder from Medley Hills Farm

This diastatic malt powder arrives in a practical 1.5 lb reusable container, crafted for busy home bakers who want consistent results without clutter. The formula blends barley malt powder (flour), dextrose, and wheat flour to deliver a balanced, versatile ingredient that supports a range of baked goods and desserts. The reusable container helps you store the powder neatly, preserving freshness between bakes and reducing waste in the kitchen.

Designed to be part of a plant based pantry, this malt powder emphasizes convenience and reliability. Its dry, free flowing texture makes measuring straightforward, helping you maintain steady batches whether you are steaming soft rolls or shaping a rustic loaf. While the mix is simple, its impact on your dough can be meaningful, offering a way to experiment with fermentation and color without complex steps.

What It Does in Your Dough

In baking, diastatic malt powder is known for its fermenting enzymic activity, which can support dough development, promote a fuller rise, and encourage a rich, brown crust. Some bakers even use it as a starter note for sourdough style breads, as it can contribute a gentle sweetness and a fluffy crumb to finished loaves, rolls, doughnuts, pretzels, and crackers. It also pairs well with other ingredients to create malt flavors that are reminiscent of traditional hearth style baking, and it can be incorporated into milkshakes for a malted, dessert like finish.

• Improved rise and texture for breads and pastries
• Enhanced crust color and browning on baked goods
• Supports gentle fermentation and balanced sweetness
• Free flowing and easy to measure for consistent results
• Vegan and free from dairy, egg, and soy

Versatile Uses You Can Try

Beyond everyday loaves, this diastatic malt powder shines with pizza dough, helping the crust rise and brown more evenly. It also pairs well with pretzels and crackers for a fuller aroma and a slight sweetness that complements savory toppings. For dessert twists, consider adding a small amount to milkshakes or malted treats to evoke a nostalgic, malty note without overpowering other flavors.

• Breads, rolls, and hearth style loaves
• Pizza dough with enhanced rise and browning
• Pretzels and crackers for improved texture
• Milkshakes and malt inspired desserts

Quality and Practical Details

Made in the USA with a free flowing, easy to measure formula, this product is vegan and contains no animal products. The 1.5 lb reusable container is designed for long term storage, helping you keep the powder fresh between bakes while staying organized in the kitchen. While every bake yields different results depending on technique and other ingredients, this malt powder can offer a reliable set of possibilities for flavorful, well colored crusts and lighter crumb in a range of yeast or sourdough style doughs.