Meridian Foods Barley Malt Extract 370g

Meridian Foods Barley Malt Extract 370g is a traditional natural sweetener with a rich, malty flavour and deep amber colour. Made from malted barley, it has a distinctive taste that brings notes of treacle, toasted grains and caramel, making it a popular ingredient for baking, bread making and traditional recipes.

Its thick, syrup-like consistency makes it easy to stir into porridge, yoghurt and hot drinks, while its characteristic malt flavour works particularly well in homemade bread, malt loaf, flapjacks and biscuits. At i4C, we enjoy using barley malt extract in sourdough and artisan bread recipes, where it helps encourage a beautifully coloured crust and adds subtle depth of flavour without overpowering other ingredients.

Key Features:

• 370g jar.
• Made from malted barley.
• Thick, easy-to-use syrup consistency.
• Deep amber colour with a naturally rich appearance.
• Popular ingredient in bread making and traditional baking.
• Adds colour and flavour to baked goods.
• Suitable for sweet and savoury recipes.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Stir a spoonful into homemade malt loaf to create a rich, traditional flavour and moist texture.
• Add it to bread dough alongside strong bread flour for homemade bagels or crusty artisan loaves.
• Use it in flapjacks with oats and butter for a deeper, more complex sweetness.
• Blend it into a barbecue glaze with soy sauce, mustard and garlic for roasted vegetables or grilled dishes.

Why do bakers add barley malt extract to bread dough?

Barley malt extract helps support yeast activity during fermentation and contributes to the golden-brown crust that is often associated with bakery-style bread and bagels.

What makes barley malt extract different from molasses or treacle?

Although similar in appearance, barley malt extract is made from malted grains rather than sugar refining. This gives it a distinctive toasted, cereal-like flavour that is lighter and less bitter than black treacle.

Can barley malt extract be used in traditional British recipes?

Yes. It has long been used in recipes such as malt loaf, parkin, gingerbread and certain biscuit recipes, where its characteristic malty flavour is an important part of the finished bake.

Ingredients:

BARLEY Malt Extract (100%).

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