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parker house rolls

Parker House Rolls Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Combine the warm milk, 4 tbsp melted butter, and egg. Pour the wet into the dry and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
  3. Punch down, roll into a 12x8-inch rectangle, and brush with 1 tbsp melted butter. Cut 3-inch rounds, fold each in half, and place in a buttered 9x13 dish, folded side up.
  4. Cover and let rise 30 to 45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp melted butter and bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden. Brush with pan butter and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe needs about 2 hours of total rising time. For a make-ahead, refrigerate the dough after the first rise overnight, then bring to room temperature before shaping.