Parker House Roll Recipe

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5 from 3 votes

These classic Parker House rolls are soft, buttery, and an easy dinner roll recipe everyone loves. They are brushed with butter before and after baking making them even more irresistible.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Rising Time20

Total Time55

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 277kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
6-6½ cups all-purpose flour all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter melted

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Instructions

Making the Bread Dough

In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let stand for five minutes, or until foamy.
Once foamy, add the milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Using the dough hook, mix until combined and then add up to 3½ more cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes until smooth, then place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Baking

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Gently punch the dough down and divide into 2 pieces. Roll out each piece of dough until 1/2" thick, then cut into 3" circles using a round cookie cutter. Use the back of a knife and make an indent in the center of each circle of dough, then fold over into a half-moon shape. Space evenly on the prepared pan.
Once all of the rolls have been shaped, brush with melted butter and let rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Bake in your preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and brush with more melted butter before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: store in freezer bags or another airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Make-ahead tips: the day before you want to serve these rolls you can make the dough, shape them, and then place them on a baking sheet covered with plastic in the fridge overnight. The next day, remove them from the fridge while the oven preheats and bake as directed.

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