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Parker House Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 18 rolls
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Parker House Rolls are soft, buttery yeast rolls with a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. Perfect as a side dish for dinner or holidays, these classic American rolls are made from enriched dough brushed with butter, folded, and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (about 110°F)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided (1/4 cup + 1/4 cup)
  • Additional melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough: Add the egg, 1/4 cup softened butter, salt, and 3 1/2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if needed until the dough pulls away from the sides but remains slightly sticky.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 6–8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, improving gluten development for a tender roll.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 2 x 3-inch rectangles. Brush each piece with the remaining 1/4 cup softened butter. Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise (short end to short end).
  6. Second Rise: Place the folded rolls folded side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let them rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Finish: Immediately after baking, brush the warm rolls with additional melted butter to enhance flavor and softness. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, mix a pinch of garlic powder or your favorite herbs into the softened butter before brushing the rolls.
  • These rolls freeze very well; reheat them in a warm oven before serving for fresh taste.
  • You can prepare the dough a day ahead and refrigerate it after the first rise, then shape and continue as directed.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/parker-house-rolls-recipe-3/