The Baking Network | Rochelle | Activity https://thebakingnetwork.com/members/mermaidbaker/activity/ Activity feed for Rochelle. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:21:40 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 58eff32c415401766e552c8e94624d0c Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: My first time making the Alaskan formula. First super […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/19924/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:05:13 -0800 My first time making the Alaskan formula. First super rainy day of the fall so it felt cool enough to bake again. I gave one loaf to my neighbors and saved one for my kiddies.

]]> 1 4852253599cc60e129b2b24d5901e690 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I really liked the way this plain star scoring came […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/19920/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:46:48 -0800 I really liked the way this plain star scoring came out. What scoring design have you been using lately? Looking for some inspiration that isn’t too complex.

]]> 1 6b46b94b3d399450d2929021d58d7214 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I made the sesame water bagel dough but used up really […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/19918/ Fri, 30 May 2025 02:54:37 -0800 I made the sesame water bagel dough but used up really spent starter with some extra commercial yeast added. They came out a little sour but still delicious.

]]> 1 69a6753f0b4fb3dc691256990db0bf1a Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: Has anyone baked the Greek bread Tsureki? […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/3471/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:23:26 -0800 Has anyone baked the Greek bread Tsureki? My “Traditional” recipe did not include salt but then I saw that other recipes did. Now I’m not sure if my recipe had a mistake or if there isn’t supposed to be salt in Tsureki. Here is my salt-less Tsureki flavored with mastic(tree resin) and mahleb (cherry pit kernels.)

]]> 2 57802eab1cba74a22b2319cc8c537d9f Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/fabulous-peanut-butter-cookies/#comment-983 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:56:36 -0800 0e27d64bfb29f8f06ae5b8e7859b68cf Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=102311 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:13:48 -0800
Best Sourdough Donuts with Lemon Cardamom Glaze

These easy sourdough donuts are fluffy and delicious! They are a great way to use up excess sourdough starter but this is a hybrid recipe…

]]> 0 8ac5a20d5a29c208481137f9192eec09 Rochelle posted a new recipe. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=102243 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:49:22 -0800
Easy Best Sourdough Donuts with Cardamom Lemon Glaze (hybrid recipe)

Easy Best Sourdough Donuts with Cardamom Lemon Glaze (hybrid recipe)

]]> 0 2867864c54bde8af8fd3e8d588d54971 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=101658 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:07:00 -0800
Painting a Loaf

Did you know you can easily add a quick splash of color to your loaves to make them perfectly gift-worthy? This little trick also is…

]]> 2 3e14fce6392ee393ae5caafe321bede2 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: You guys! I grew some millet by accident! I shake […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1978/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:56:40 -0800 You guys! I grew some millet by accident! I shake my bannetons clean outside and I did throw out a little handful of millet for the birds but I didn’t really expect it to take hole and grow into sucha. huge stalk of grain! We thought it was a cornstalk at first. I have a few other stalks of millet and I don’t know how to harvest them but I…

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]]> 1 2b874e76552079eae25e1cb196eb8fa0 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I made some cinnamon conches. They came out really great […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1970/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 03:28:54 -0800 I made some cinnamon conches. They came out really great but then I bombed a subsequent batch. 😛

]]> 1 e0508e43c09ef81f75c79dcfbab2cfe8 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=101433 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 02:31:05 -0800
Sunflower Butter Sourdough

This big fat buttery loaf is perfect for summer sandwiches or a comforting snack with butter and jam. The roasty seed flavor goes great with…

]]> 2 de1fb4b175ea51fba27b911aef539163 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I made 8 pizzas on Saturday for my company! We had […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1939/ Mon, 31 May 2021 19:33:42 -0800 I made 8 pizzas on Saturday for my company! We had Hawaiian, jalapeno popper, a spinach/artichoke/chicken, a chicken/caramelized onion/sundried tomato and a pepperoni/pepperoncini/caramelized onion. It was a LOT of baking but they came out great! I used Teresa’s 100% sourdough formula from her pizza course. 😀

]]> 1 8766220679a98b4d04ce68071a534b54 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I have been so busy I haven't been able to bake in close […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1877/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:49:37 -0800 I have been so busy I haven’t been able to bake in close to 3 weeks! On this batch I think I shorted the bulk proof but they came out pretty. They taste extra good just because we haven’t had homemade bread in weeks.

]]> 2 1ec7cc34b8978e52ff527f3e15649439 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100969 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:25:10 -0800
Sourdough Carrot Cake with Sour Cream Frosting (Easy one bowl method)

This carrot cake looks so simple since it does not have a bunch of added fruits and nuts. It does claim a little magic from…

]]> 0 a2eb81815869096237e322470b3e40e6 Rochelle posted a new recipe. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100941 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:01:27 -0800
Sourdough Carrot Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

Sourdough Carrot Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

]]> 0 7790f84a8b5c8ef467ca5b20fcbc92a6 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100907 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:35:38 -0800
Best Sourdough Focaccia

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]]> 0 eca7764c50d4017c7c28649e20c08241 Rochelle posted a new recipe. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100923 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:22:44 -0800
Sourdough Focaccia

Sourdough Focaccia

]]> 2 653ba5329abc8e14b70e40d03526eb4c Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I'm not the best at scoring but I'm super proud of […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1817/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:58:39 -0800 I’m not the best at scoring but I’m super proud of this loaf! 🤩

]]> 2 8142bb9416f4509c8a6942a2e37139f1 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100508 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:46:11 -0800
25 Sourdough Clean up Hacks - Smart Ways to Minimize the Mess.

(1) Keep Starter in a Generously Sized Container. Ideally use a container that will allow your starter to expand 3-4x it’s size after mixing. I…

]]> 1 2bb1d7bd60f5b9b7b9e9c91f83c91bd1 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: This year I learned that this "Yum-yum" (aka […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1239/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:52:12 -0800 This year I learned that this “Yum-yum” (aka Christmas fruitcake) my family has been making for generations is actually called a War Cake. The instructions say to mix in flour until the spoon stands but now that I know more about flour measures versus weight it makes me cringe a little! I’m linking to a little article on War Cake. Here is…

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Eating History: Making "War Cake," a Remnant of WWII Rationing

When butter was rationed during the war, bakers had to get creative. Find out how their makeshift sweets hold up today.

]]> 1 916e39ef005eab4bc3c1865502d7b9d5 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I'm very proud of my Christmas Focaccia this year! […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1236/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:41:14 -0800 I’m very proud of my Christmas Focaccia this year! 😀 Poinsettias and a Christmas tree. 🙂

]]> 2 198b6404994173fca0edf60a046165da Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: This is my first successful stencil attempt. :-) https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1151/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:23:47 -0800 This is my first successful stencil attempt. 🙂

]]> 1 9e49f5c423ecd1c015f56a543c28b5b2 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: Just sharing this cutie because he is cute. :-D […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1116/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:24:09 -0800

Just sharing this cutie because he is cute. 😀

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]]> 0 b73c3b8c8f3902f52bab4f008943d5bb Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100228 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:18:24 -0800
Pumpkin Sourdough Drop Donuts

These little donuts are not only incredibly delicious, they are about as easy as donuts can get. They are a cake donut that is mixed…

]]> 0 2afcad25ba9f52feb8511363066d9e12 Rochelle posted a new recipe. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100254 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:07:12 -0800
Pumpkin Sourdough Drop Donuts

Pumpkin Sourdough Drop Donuts

]]> 0 280d30928a3c9b9f11ec2e4cec426afa Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: So here is my last dud loaf. It's looks like a frisbee […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/1035/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:39:04 -0800 So here is my last dud loaf. It’s looks like a frisbee but it tastes great. I realized it’s an awesome shape for french toast sticks. Just a public service announcement in case anyone else is prone to frisbee loaves.

]]> 1 fdd9ee81c8a21bf65ffc1f9b0a5b87ae Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/perfect-sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comment-655 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:33:37 -0800 Ooh I love coconut! What a great idea! I’m going to have to try that.

In reply to - Rochelle posted a new post. These cookies are a super easy, fail-proof version of a classic chewy chocolate chip cookie. They get an extra boost of flavor from the browned… ]]> aeb7555feaee051e5c2f7fd178592228 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/perfect-sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comment-654 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:33:08 -0800 Yes I have increased it by x2 and x3. I’ve kept it in the fridge up to three weeks with great results but I haven’t tried the freezer yet. Let me know if you do and how they come out! 🙂

In reply to - Rochelle posted a new post. These cookies are a super easy, fail-proof version of a classic chewy chocolate chip cookie. They get an extra boost of flavor from the browned… ]]> 38e9119084274bef27cb7af5e6a50da8 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/926/#acomment-944 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:35:48 -0800 Here is the one I baked. I REALLY loved the roasted onion and tomato on top. I did have a difficult time getting the top of the focaccia to brown at all so I had to turn the broiler on low toward the end of the bake. I threw on some capers and kalamata olives which added some tang and I drizzled well with olive oil and generously dusted with… Read more

In reply to - Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion

If anyone wants to bake focaccia this weekend feel free to join us and post your […]

]]> d7ee69dcb1f93cb212cd2b53956e5107 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/534/#acomment-935 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:50:30 -0800 I had a half gallon of frozen strawberries in the freezer and I cooked them down until they turned until they were reduced and slightly caramelized. I added a little sugar so they were still tart and then poured it over the top of my warm cheesecake. 

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I made a strawberry cheesecake for my son’s 11th Birthday on Sat. It was pretty tasty! I basic baked cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and I had a […]

]]> f18b838eb1d353a072a9444c71409b09 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/539/#acomment-934 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:49:17 -0800 Thank you! It was my first time using edible flowers and my kids were delighted. 

In reply to - Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion

I also made the Sourdough Apple Butter Cake from the blog but I used applesauce instead of the applebutter since I had a bunch to use up. It tastes just […]

]]> 834314f9599e19666c80609b4d0b9929 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/550/#acomment-933 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:48:35 -0800 I’m TRYING! Hah! I was pretty happy with this boule but it’s a much lower hydration and I’m just not as much of a fan on eating the lower hydration breads. 

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]]> e6219bb77fd1949784ed3508d91a75b9 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/550/#acomment-932 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:48:04 -0800 Thank you! I’m not very good at scoring but I’ve been trying to up the ante. 🙂

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]]> 0bb6f0e9448be567fe184eed1ff5dd6f Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/550/#acomment-931 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:47:27 -0800 Thank you!

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]]> 5d81c5514d5403a02426c9a7ff40c4aa Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/559/#acomment-930 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:47:11 -0800 Pretty! I didn’t see this post. I LOVE the ermine frosting, it’s so rich and light at the same time. I used applesauce instead of apple butter for my last cake too because we have a ton. 

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Rochelle’s Sourdough Apple Spice cake, bake #1!

I used apple sauce because that’s what I had, and I ran out of nutmeg so doubled the cinnamon! Frosting […]

]]> 7b4df8e6aa851fab9946a79825c683a6 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/566/#acomment-929 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:46:11 -0800 This really does look incredibly decadent! 

In reply to - Hannah posted an update in the group General Discussion

Sourdough Apple Spice Cake from the blog, Bake 2!! My baby asked for this cake again for her birthday cake and I was happy to oblige! I had all the […]

]]> fd3c2f1cf12f6ad492c650f17ee3cec1 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/581/#acomment-928 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:44:20 -0800 I don’t but that’s a pretty genius idea!

In reply to - glory posted an update in the group General Discussion

Does anyone have a Lemon Bar recipe that uses up discard, in the making?

Have a lot of discard I’d rather not toss out, but craving lemon desserts. […]

]]> 2d1ae79b2dba46f46e858903cc9bc6b6 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/923/#acomment-927 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:43:39 -0800 I’m going to try a re-do of Tokeland cobbler with the blackberries. At least I hope…

In reply to - Teresa posted an update in the group General Discussion

Does anyone have some seasonal baking going on? Blackberry cobbler, zucchini bread, apple pie? What have you got planned? Blackberries are starting to […]

]]> 7e7cfb39bcf6663d6363ed719f11e5ed Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: If anyone wants to bake focaccia this weekend feel free […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/926/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:39:25 -0800 If anyone wants to bake focaccia this weekend feel free to join us and post your results here:
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]]> 3 8176d9770cf7a878a104c3ce395328a9 Rochelle posted a new post. https://thebakingnetwork.com/?p=100156 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:15:08 -0800
Sourdough Jalapeño Popper Pizza

This pizza, with its minimal and low cost ingredients, seems deceptively simple. However, it has all of the things we want in a pizza, crispy,…

]]> 0 8a9a18456f972d00f050219a6d49ab3f Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I'm thinking of trying this one today. I have some […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/552/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:29:35 -0800 I’m thinking of trying this one today. I have some extra buttermilk to use up. https://thebakingnetwork.com/buttermilk-sourdough-bread/

]]> 1 ca00e2411d53da6b3d2ead3e3f5680d5 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/550/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:18:40 -0800

]]> 6 cb7f317205c87978aecb349451085b90 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I also made the Sourdough Apple Butter Cake from the […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/539/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:45:02 -0800 I also made the Sourdough Apple Butter Cake from the blog but I used applesauce instead of the applebutter since I had a bunch to use up. It tastes just a little better with the butter but it was still delicious!

]]> 3 91f8935598f0dc4f3e5d875ba1680454 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/488/#acomment-538 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:39:55 -0800 These look beautiful! I like the darker crust. It tastes so good! 

In reply to - Filomena posted an update in the group General Discussion

Baked 3 loaves today, one of which is Teresa recipe I left it too long in the oven so it’s dark on top .

]]> 0f7c6dca0bcbdd7791f205be7d4ae717 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/514/#acomment-537 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:39:18 -0800 Unbleached Morbread flour usually. Sometimes King Arthur. 

In reply to - Teresa posted an update in the group General Discussion

What kind of flour do you feed your starter? I use white flour to feed my starter, although at times I will switch to a mix of whole grains and white […]

]]> d550ec5dce88741d035c4ac09d2e699f Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: I made a strawberry cheesecake for my son's 11th […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/534/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:38:49 -0800 I made a strawberry cheesecake for my son’s 11th Birthday on Sat. It was pretty tasty! I basic baked cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and I had a half gallon of frozen strawberries in the freezer that I cooked down and reduced for the topping. 🙂

]]> 3 376ae237bd8bc0311a571a8d49c15fab Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/perfect-sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comment-624 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:35:53 -0800 Thank you! <3

In reply to - Rochelle posted a new post. These cookies are a super easy, fail-proof version of a classic chewy chocolate chip cookie. They get an extra boost of flavor from the browned… ]]> 02cca29f1369ab348982e1c85abc9208 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/393/#acomment-478 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:18:09 -0800 OK good to know, I just wasn’t sure what the difference was. I noticed everything on my timeline was only my stuff but now I can see all of Hannah’s posts as well. 🙂 

In reply to - Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion

Does anyone know the difference between the connect and follow button? I pushed the connect button on some of the members so that I can see their posts […]

]]> 5542cbcd14ac0721e6143f8cb8b6d394 Rochelle posted a new activity comment https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/464/#acomment-477 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:16:33 -0800 I have done this but only because I accidentally used all my starter and washed out the jar! Oops!

In reply to - Martina posted an update in the group General Discussion

Does anyone here use old dough as a starter? I call it starter for unprepared or lazy baker. The base is the same as Teresa’s moutherdough. But for […]

]]> 0fac96eff6a6f145b361a73152a92cb6 Rochelle posted an update in the group General Discussion: Does anyone know the difference between the connect […] https://thebakingnetwork.com/news-feed/p/393/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:52:31 -0800 Does anyone know the difference between the connect and follow button? I pushed the connect button on some of the members so that I can see their posts in my newsfeed but I’m not sure if maybe I was supposed to be using the follow button for that? Can someone connect and/or follow me so I can see what it does on my end? 🙂 @wileyg

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