Delicious Climate-Friendly Sandwich Bread

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Kye is in the King Arthur kitchen to teach you how to bake this simple whole-grain sandwich bread, made entirely with our Climate Blend Flour. It's an innovative mix of wheat varieties grown using regenerative agricultural practices. In this easy pan bread, the Climate Blend is full-flavored and earthy like traditional whole wheat but it's not bitter or aggressive in taste. It’s a versatile loaf, ideal for anything from simple sandwiches to buttered toast. And because it’s good for the planet, every slice tastes even better!
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Credits
Kye Ameden - Host
Tucker Adams - Producer
Chapters
0:00-1:18: Introduction to Climate Blend Flour & Bread
1:19-4:12: Step 1 - Mix the Ingredients
4:14-6:30: Step 2 - Knead the Dough
6:31-8:49: Step 3 - Shape and Rest the Loaf
8:50: Step 4 - Bake, Cool, and Enjoy!

[@spektrograf]

I've really been enjoying this Climate Blend Flour, and am SO happy that KA is bringing it to market! So far, I've made milk bread rolls and 36 hour cold ferment yeasted "sourdough" bread, and both have been fantastic. Both times, I sifted the bran out and added it to the outside of the rolls and loaf to make a really enjoyable crunchy crust. There's been some great articles written about the promise this grain. The best of which is to allow some latitude in variability to the farmers who are growing the grain to work with the soil they have and to provide them the compensation to help them farm for a healthier planet while delivering to us consumers an enjoyable product. These practices are core to the leading roasters in specialty coffee and have had significant beneficial impacts to farming communities, while yielding exceptional products. Perhaps this is the start of something great. Either way, I'm all for it if this helps regenerative processed flour hit the mainstream shelves. edit: …and it would be really great if it was organic!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Thanks for sharing about your baking and enthusiasm for the grain! 😊 We're excited to be baking this with you! -🥐Lily

[@user-kh7sm8tk3r]

These comments are wild, people are wild, but I can’t wait to try this beautiful recipe, thank you so much KA!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Happy baking! -🍮Kat

[@susanr5546]

I ordered two of the climate bread mix and I can't wait to try this recipe. Very good instruction and a wonderful company!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Happy baking! 😊 -🍮Kat

[@beezeley]

We baked this lovely loaf last week but I keep on forgetting to leave a review 😹 Anyways, it’s a joy to work with from beginning to end and tastes wonderful with no bitter notes sometimes associated with wheat bread. It’s a very soft loaf so recommended to cut thicker slices for sammiches 😺 Thank you Best Bake Squad for helping us feel better about our bakes ❤️ Oh, also, we’ve started using it in our Starter and it’s a very happy Starter now!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We appreciate you sharing your loafly experience! 😄 It's incredible to hear the difference it's made for your starter, and the concept of "whole wheat" for your loaves! We're looking forward to the many more bakes ahead for y'all with the Climate Blend 😊 -🥐Lily

[@innayaremchuk]

I really appreciate that you show us how to mix the dough manually, for those of us that, for different reasons, don't own mixers. Thank you! ❤

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We see you! 🥰🥰 Do you think you have an advantage of knowing by the feel of the dough, when it's ready? -🥐Lily

[@michaelsallinger193]

Mixing by hand is more fun. I get out all of my frustrations with 1000 slap and folds.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

That's the best part! -🥐Lily

[@innayaremchuk]

@@michaelsallinger193 Totally agree, so therapeutic and fun. When I knead the yeasted dough, I feel how it comes alive and starts to "breathe" under my hands.

[@app103]

Mixing and kneading by hand is also more climate friendly, for multiple reasons. ;)

[@EricMesa]

Bread looked awesome. Is it a drop-in replacement for any KA whole wheat or white whole wheat? Or does it have different hydration needs?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Eric! This flour can be used in a 1:1 swap for other whole wheat flours! Check out this page for more details on substituting it into recipes: www.kingarthurbaking.com/climate-blend -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@chef_stu]

I'm so excited for this flour! Would the loaf perform the same if scored with a lam before baking?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Yep! While sandwich breads like this don't require scoring, you can certainly add some. Or you can add stenciling or top with seeds if you're looking for ways to jazz up its appearance. 😊 -🍮Kat

[@lindacoffin5110]

From seed to table!

[@user-or1sj9wk7i]

Can I use the Climate Blend for a preferment?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Absolutely, Pat! You can use it just as you would other whole wheat flours. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@user-or1sj9wk7i]

Thanks.

[@jsbach1750]

This looks pleasantly similar to Vital Vittles! Nice job :)

[@Peter.Crosland]

Good idea. Will this new flour replace the regular flour?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Peter! This flour can be used in place of a portion of all-purpose flour in a recipe but we wouldn't recommend doing a 100% swap. You can learn more about baking with our new Climate Blend Flour here: www.kingarthurbaking.com/climate-blend Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@splendidcolors]

Can I just chuck it all in a bread machine? (Yes, I know it uses electricity to mix and knead the bread. However, it also uses far less electricity than my full size oven running at 325-350F for however long it needs to bake one loaf of bread.)

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Yes! We have a link to the Climate Blend recipes here (www.kingarthurbaking.com/climate-blend), and a guide for converting into bread machines here (www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2018/04/30/how-to-convert-recipes-to-a-bread-machine) Happy baking! -🥐Lily

[@MsHamel1]

Is there a specific reason you waited to add the yeast later?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Amy! Mixing the water and the whole wheat flour together first helps to hydrate the flour and soften the grain, it also helps with gluten development. This technique is called "autolyse"! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@katherinesmith9985]

Because of the protein content in the flour of you add the yeast for the autolyse you run the risk of over-proving your dough. By adding it after the autolyse with the salt you mitigate this possibility.

[@MsHamel1]

@@katherinesmith9985 this is helpful! Thank you. 🙏

[@kathleenamatangelo3713]

Is this flour organic?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Kathleen, no our Climate Blend Flour isn't organic. Kindly, -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@AndyS52]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany "climate" but uses pesticides lol

[@alexg111]

is there a plan to offer an organic version of this flour?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Not at this time but we're happy to share the interest in this with the team. Kindly, -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@robertlee8805]

AWESOME ! I'm T2 diabetic. How can I use this awesome flour so my blood sugars don't raise it too high

[@codysmith4513]

I'm a T1 diabetic baker. The whole grain inclusion will help avoid spikes, but adding other fiber rich ingredients like flax seed/meal, bran, etc will further reduce the impact on blood sugar levels. You can also experiment with substituting in a portion of almond flour to help. Honey is less of a problem than processed sugars, but you can omit it if you're concerned (it's not a huge amount).

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Robert! We're just bakers, not dietitians or doctors so we can't advise on how this will impact your blood sugar. You can find the full nutrition panel for this flour on our site though, we'd recommend sharing that information with your health care provider so they can help you make the right decision for you: shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/regeneratively-grown-climate-blend-flour -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@bpp13905]

I’m anxious to give this flour ( and recipe ) a try. Can’t wait to be able to find the flour locally.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

😍 It can be purchased from our online store (shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/regeneratively-grown-climate-blend-flour?_gl=1*1b2lrrl*_ga*NTAyNDkyNzY3LjE3MDM2ODg3NDM.*_ga_1ZJWCQGS21*MTcwNjEwNDg0MS45Ni4xLjE3MDYxMDkxNjEuMC4wLjA.) or from Whole Foods! If there's a Whole Foods near you, call ahead to see if it's in-stock. Happy baking! -🥐Lily

[@BruinEric]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany But ordering this online for individual packing, shipment, and delivery to my door would surely undo the climate benefit of the flour...

[@readyplayer2]

@@BruinEricI suspect you’re mostly being snarky, but I’ll bite. The benefits this style of wheat growing bring to reducing soil erosion and nutrient runoff vs conventional wheat still remain. Trying to avoid another dust bowl sounds pretty good to me. I hope that this becomes more widespread and economies of scale bring the price down.

[@BruinEric]

😁@@readyplayer2 You're nice, thanks.

[@mirthalagonzalez9211]

Can this recipe be made in a bread machine?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hey there! You can make this in a bread machine using a "whole wheat" setting. Before turning on the machine, be sure to mix together the flour and water and do the short rest before turning on the machine for kneading though, this helps to hydrate the grains and aids in gluten development. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@martyquirk3478]

I didn’t see baking times or temperatures on any of your videos. Am I missing something?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Marty! The full recipe featured in our videos is always linked in the video description. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@_ShadowOfX_]

Thank you for thinking about the environment when creating products. For all those claiming this is political, science and facts aren’t political. Climate change is real. Reconnect with reality.

[@TommyGirl-lk8ky]

Is this bio engineered?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi there! All King Arthur brand products are made from ingredients that are sourced non-GMO. You can learn more here: www.kingarthurbaking.com/policies/gmo/faqs Kindly, -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@gj9736]

As a life long fan of King Arthur Flour, why did you name this flour “climate flour”, why not call it perennial wheat flour because that’s what you claim this particular wheat does, regenerating itself every year for several years. If this particular flour can withstand all sorts of things that are climate related, does that include build in resistance to pests? If it does, I will not purchase this flour because it will mean that it is bio engineered which is not desirable and not something I would want to consume.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi G J, the flour is a product of regenerative farming that we are transitioning into default practice. All of our products are non-GMO (www.kingarthurbaking.com/policies/gmo/faqs), and we have more information about regenerative agriculture and Climate Blend here (www.kingarthurbaking.com/climate-blend). Hoping this information helps offer clarity! -🥐Lily

[@AndyS52]

unfollowed because of "climate" nonsense

[@annemumford9459]

You're going to see a lot more of this ridiculousness from all companies. They all have to bow their knee to the ESG score that will be implemented in the future. If you don't have the proper score, you won't be able to do business, especially worldwide. Meanwhile, in Davos, our self-appointed "betters" flew out in private jets, ate their weight in meat, and took their pick of the "escorts" that flock there for the event. Remember peasants, it's cold because it's hot.

[@bradmitchell876]

Agreed, don't need politically correct bread

[@annemumford9459]

@@bradmitchell876 UH Oh! I must have been spitting some big bad facts. My comment went missing immediately! 🤣🤣

[@nickmorgan19457]

No one cares, fool.

[@MsHamel1]

Bye ✌️

[@bradmitchell876]

Can you rename this sustainable? We shoukd be stewards, but I don't need woke bread.

[@THEGlassIED]

"Sustainable" is meaningless. It's like "all natural."

[@hippy9309]

Smh 🤦‍♀️ 🤦‍♀️ 🤦‍♀️

[@joshowens1383]

lol that’s great

[@ilyaratner8269]

It's awesome that words supersede values...

[@AndyS52]

@@THEGlassIED so is "climate"