Bread-Bakers v102.n023.9

Gene recently asked about purpose and sources for malt.

I don't know the chemistry, but as I understand it, malt is primarily a 
flavoring and, maybe, a light-duty sweetener as well.  It's typically used 
in bagels to provide--you guessed it--a malty taste.

King Arthur carries it, as do many health food and brewer's stores.  It's 
also called Barley Malt and is usually a thick syrup.

Rick Krall