Posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2004, at 15:00:55
In reply to Re: What is sprouted grain bread? » partlycloudy, posted by KaraS on November 10, 2004, at 14:38:54
> > This is a good question for the Health board - I have heard of this type of bread and it's been around for a long time, so I doubt if it's a gimmick. But I don't know what the benefits are.
> > pc
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> So I guess we wait and see if Larry answers this one.
>
> kOh, but watching you guys go on is fun. <pout>
Sprouted grain is also known as malt. There's nothing special about it, other than that there has been some conversion of starch to sugar by enzymes activated during the germination process. Malt breads tend to be sweeter, and caramelize more readily (toast up nicer).
Lar
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