Malt

Recipe from Dmitry Blinov, chef of the Harvest restaurant

Recipe from the restaurant "Beluga"

Malt bread is a fragrant and flavorful gift of Russian cuisine, rooted in ancient baking traditions. The combination of rye and wheat flour gives it a dense yet tender texture, while the added malt imparts a warm caramel note to its taste. This bread is perfect for serving with butter, honey, or cheese and complements homemade soups and meat dishes. In Russian culinary history, malt bread is associated with coziness, hospitality, and leisurely family breakfasts. Its deep, slightly sweet flavor makes it an indispensable attribute of traditional cuisine, creating a sense of warmth and homeliness.

Darnitsky bread with cumin is a fragrant and aromatic representative of Ukrainian cuisine, combining rye and wheat flour. This bread has a rich taste with a subtle sweetness of honey and the spicy bitterness of cumin that makes it special. Historically, Darnitsky bread was popular during the Soviet era when it was valued for its nutritional value and long shelf life. It pairs well with soups, meat cuts, and cheeses, and is also perfect for making sandwiches. Thanks to a special malt brewing technology, the bread acquires a soft texture and expressive color. It is made in a bread maker, and adding cumin at the final stage helps preserve its unique aroma. This bread is a symbol of comfort and traditions passed down through generations.

A malted milkshake is a refined blend of rich creamy flavor, caramel notes from chocolate syrup, and deep malty sweetness. This shake evokes retro diners of the mid-20th century, where it was served in glass mugs with long straws. The malt adds a unique texture and a light bread-like note that perfectly balances the sweetness of the ice cream. It's great as a dessert after dinner or a refreshing drink on a hot day. It can be topped with whipped cream and grated chocolate to enhance the richness of flavor. Perfect for a cozy evening or festive gathering.