Description
Parker House Rolls are the epitome of comfort food—warm, buttery, and irresistibly soft. These delightful rolls melt in your mouth, making them the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual dinner, they will charm your family and friends with their fluffy texture and heavenly aroma. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with various dishes, these rolls can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Honey (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: Create a well in the flour and add yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
- Knead dough: Transfer to a floured surface; knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape rolls: Punch down dough, divide into pieces; shape into balls and place in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Let rolls puff up for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg