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.
Barb
"ilaboo" <plener@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> what is the purpose of malted barley in flour
> thanks in advance
>