sustainability Posts

Two men standing in a wheat field

How long does a grain revolution take?

A look back at over a decade of work toward better bread for all.

Aug 28, 2024
Six glasses of non-dairy milk next to each other

Non-dairy milk for baking: What’s the best choice?

One dairy-free milk stands out from the crowd.

Aug 12, 2024
Baker lifting loaf of bread out of pan with silicone pan liner

These pan liners are basically no-waste parchment

What if you never had to throw your parchment paper away?

Apr 17, 2024
A bag of Climate Blend Flour surrounded by bakes goods made with it, including muffins, scones, flatbread, and sandwich bread

7 tips to bake more sustainably

Planet-friendly changes you can start making today.

Apr 3, 2024
Open bag of Climate Blend flour next to various baking ingredients

The flour of the future

Our new Climate Blend is an innovative whole wheat flour grown using regenerative practices.

Nov 7, 2023
Buttered Toast Press-In Pie Crust

The best use for stale bread is ... pie crust?

Our Buttered Toast Press-In Pie Crust is an unexpected use for your breadcrumbs.

Aug 24, 2023
Rye Blueberry Bars

Got some sad-looking fruit? Here's exactly what to do with it.

Grill it, roast it, blend it, and more.

Jul 7, 2023
Baker whisking bowl of flour next to bag of medium rye flour

To bake more sustainably, start using more of these flours

From rye to buckwheat, flour can be a planet-friendly choice in the kitchen.

Apr 20, 2023
Doughnuts being fried in vegetable oil

How to reuse (and eventually discard) your frying oil

Hot doughnuts are fun. A vat of leftover oil isn’t.

Mar 30, 2023
Eggnog Rum Balls

Boozy, thrifty, and downright delicious — rum balls are a must-make

Here's how to make this nostalgic classic with almost any leftover baked good.

Dec 19, 2022
Maple Shortbread

7 of the cutest (and greenest) ways to gift your baked goods

Skip the single-use wrapping paper and embrace the reusable route.

Dec 7, 2022
brown eggs in a cardboard box

Things bakers know: Yes, you can freeze eggs for baking

A simple solution for excess eggs.

Oct 5, 2022
Wheat being harvested in the field

What is regenerative agriculture, and why is it so important?

This critical approach to farming helps heal our land through flour.

Sep 19, 2022
Sliced brioche next to eggs and mixing bowl

What to do with stale bread — a guide

6 ways to put stale bread to use, instead of putting it to waste.

Jun 17, 2022
Chocolate chip cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Things bakers know: You can reuse parchment more than you think

Put that parchment to use again and again and …

Apr 14, 2022
A wheat field shown on a sunny day under a blue sky.

Introducing King Arthur’s guide to sustainable baking

It's a hub for all the planet-positive steps bakers can take.

Apr 11, 2022
Buckwheat-Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Buckwheat, a small grain with a big impact

Can a cookie bake a difference? With buckwheat, the answer just might be yes.

Mar 30, 2022
Pizza baking in an oven on the top rack close to the broiler

8 ways to maximize your oven energy efficiency

Bakers and energy experts share their tips on how to bake more with less energy.

Feb 25, 2022
Bread dough in a bowl being covered with plastic wrap

How can I get single-use plastic out of my baking? 

Simple switches can help cut down on how much plastic we waste when we bake.

Feb 21, 2022
dairy free milk

What's the most environmentally-friendly plant-based milk to bake with?

Navigating the non-dairy aisle.

Feb 4, 2022
Farming organic wheat

Organic flour is about more than baking. It's the future of farming.

How our organic farmers are saving the soil.

Jul 30, 2021
Plated buckwheat brownies

A guide to baking with buckwheat

This under-appreciated flour is the key to more flavorful bakes.

Jul 21, 2021
Packages of butter

The baking trials: butter vs. vegan butter

How well does vegan butter stack up to dairy butter in baking?

Jul 19, 2021
Farmer in field

Why we're committed to environmental stewardship

Words from our Vice President of Sustainability

Apr 22, 2021