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Parker House Rolls

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Learn to bake soft, buttery, and pillowy Parker House rolls from scratch. These classic dinner rolls are perfect for holidays and special meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the melted butter, salt, and egg.
  3. Gradually add 3 ½ cups of flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces.
  7. Shape each piece into a ball. Roll each ball into an oval shape, about 4×3 inches.
  8. Brush the center of each oval with melted butter. Fold the oval in half, slightly off-center, to create a pocket.
  9. Place the shaped rolls about 1 inch apart in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  10. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Brush the tops of the warm rolls with the remaining melted butter.

Notes

  • For make-ahead dough, you can refrigerate the shaped rolls after the second rise for up to 24 hours. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • You can add a pinch of sugar to the melted butter for brushing for a slightly sweeter finish.

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