Description
Learn how to make soft and fluffy Parker House dinner rolls from scratch. This recipe provides a classic approach to creating these buttery, irresistible bread rolls, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This is the start of your Parker House roll dough.
- Stir in the salt and ½ cup melted butter. Add the beaten eggs and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. This step is crucial for fluffy Parker House rolls.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball for your homemade Parker House rolls.
- Flatten each ball slightly and brush the top with melted butter. Fold the dough in half, creating a crescent shape. This classic shaping technique defines authentic Parker House rolls.
- Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Parker House dinner rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush the tops of the hot rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Serve your delicious Parker House dinner rolls warm.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is at the correct temperature for the yeast to activate properly.
- Don’t over-flour the dough when kneading; it should be soft.
- For even softer rolls, you can use a mix of milk and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg