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Parker House Rolls in a white casserole dish on a white table from overhead.
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Parker House Rolls

Parker House Rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly sweet rolls, baked until golden, then brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with salt. They are melt-in-your-mouth good, and there is a reason they have stood the test of time, being around for over 150 years!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Parker House Rolls
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water, 105°F-115°F
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed slightly
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted, divided
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3 ½ cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for a work surface (if needed)

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, add yeast and warm water. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add warm milk, ¼ cup of melted butter, egg, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix on low until well combined.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add flour. Knead on medium-low speed until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat.
  • Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • When ready, punch down the risen dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces.
  • Press each piece into a 2x2-inch rectangle.
  • Working one dough rectangle at a time, brush half of it with melted butter. Fold the unbuttered side over and place into the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the dough rectangles. (I placed them in a 6x4 array in the baking dish.)
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with more melted butter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes to an hour, or until doubled in size.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake rolls for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
  • Once baked, brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 115kcal