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Parker House Rolls

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Parker House Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls with a unique folding technique that gives them their signature shape. They are perfect for any occasion, from holiday feasts to everyday meals.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup whole milk (110°F)

3 teaspoons active dry yeast

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt

1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature

3 ½ to 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for brushing on dough, divided

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and warm milk. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
  2. Add 2 ½ cups of flour, salt, butter, remaining sugar, egg, and egg yolk. Mix with a paddle attachment at low speed until incorporated, then increase to medium-low and mix for 2 minutes.
  3. Switch to a dough hook and add ½ cup flour. Mix at low speed, then increase to medium-low, and mix for 2 minutes. Add another ½ cup of flour and repeat the process, mixing for 2 more minutes until dough forms a sticky ball.
  4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 to 90 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide it into two halves, and roll each into an 8” x 12” rectangle. Brush each rectangle with 2 tablespoons of softened butter. Fold lengthwise and cut into 4 pieces, creating 8 rolls.
  6. Place the folded rolls, folded side down, in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough to form 16 rolls.
  7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cover and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and brush with the remaining 3 tablespoons of softened butter. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If using rapid rise yeast, skip the step of letting the yeast sit in warm milk and reduce rise time.
  • For extra flavor, add minced garlic or herbs to the butter before brushing on the rolls.
  • If preparing ahead of time, refrigerate the rolls after the second rise, and let them come to room temperature before baking.

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