Pancakes are tricky. Diners across America somehow manage to cook their pancakes into fluffy orbs of syrup-ready deliciousness, but trying to recreate the same stack at home usually results in an ...

Specialty malts are also often added to beer to enhance the color, flavor, and smell. Jon Larson / Getty Images Do you ever order a chocolate milkshake and the waiter asks you, “Do you want that ...

Here’s what’s actually in your malt shakes. Diy13/Getty Images You’ll stumble across it in different kinds of alcohol, and even desserts like candies and milkshakes—we’re talking about malt. With its ...

Here’s the code to crack them: Diastatic Malt Powder: This is the beer making kind. It is rich in diastatic enzymes. It is also used by professional bakers to obtain a better rise. If you are feeding ...

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