parker rolls

Parker House Rolls are soft, melt in your mouth rolls, that are buttered before and after baking for rich irresistible flavor. They are so good, it&#039;ll be hard not to want to make them everyday.

Parker House Rolls

milk

water

Tablespoons sugar

active dry yeast

butter (softened)

flour

salt

butter (melted)

Heat the milk in the microwave until it is warm but not scalding.  Add it to the stand of a mixer with the warm water, sugar and yeast.  Stir and let the yeast proof for 5-10 minutes.

Add in the softened butter and egg and combine using the dough hook.  Add in the flour and salt and mix together on low until the dough starts to form.  Increase the speed and add flour if needed until the dough pulls clean away from the bowl.

On a floured surface add the dough and knead until the dough is smooth.  Place in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil.  Cover and let rise for 1-1/2 hours until it has doubled.

Punch the dough and roll out to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.  Cut circles with a biscuit cutter. Indent the middle of each dough round and brush with butter.  Fold in half and place in a 9x13 inch greased pan.  Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove and brush with additional butter and top with flaky salt if desired.

The BEST homemade dinner rolls because they&#x27;re so light, airy, fluffy and practically melt in your mouth! They have a wonderful buttery flavor that will make them an instant family favorite at your next holiday gathering or make them for a special meal! 

& ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or one packet)

water (water temp 105-110°F)

whole milk (milk temp 120°F)

sugar

egg, room temp, lightly beaten

& ½ cups all-purpose flour,

vegetable or canola oil

Maldon sea salt,

Place the yeast into a small bowl. Warm...

Place the yeast into a small bowl. Warm the water in a small saucepot or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl until it reaches 105-110°F. Take the temperature with a food thermometer; don't guess because too cool and the yeast won't bloom and too hot and you'll kill it.

Pour the water on top of the yeast...

Pour the water on top of the yeast and stir it a couple of times with a fork to combine. Let sit on the countertop for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast blooms, meaning a foamy film will appear on the top of the water.

While waiting, in a separate small saucepot or...

While waiting, in a separate small saucepot or microwave-safe bowl, and heat it to 120°F.

While the milk is warming place ¼ cup...

While the milk is warming place ¼ cup of the butter (dice it into 6-8 pieces to allow it to melt easier) into a large heatproof bowl.

Add the sugar and kosher salt on top...

Add the sugar and kosher salt on top of the butter.

Pour the warm milk into the bowl with...

Pour the warm milk into the bowl with the butter, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Note that the butter willmostly melt but if there are a few small pieces floating around that is okay.

Pour the yeast mixture into the milk and...

Pour the yeast mixture into the milk and butter mixture. Whisk to combine.

Add the beaten egg and whisk well to...

Add the beaten egg and whisk well to combine.

Add the flour to the bowl and using...

Add the flour to the bowl and using a large spoon, stir vigorously until a very sticky dough forms and there are no dry or wet patches left.

On a clean work surface (likely this will...

On a clean work surface (likely this will be your kitchen countertop), dust it generously with flour.

Turn the dough out onto the work surface...

Turn the dough out onto the work surface and dust the top with flour.

Knead the dough by hand for 5-7 minutes...

Knead the dough by hand for 5-7 minutes or until the dough turns into a smooth dough ball. You may need to dust the top and bottom of your work surface a few more times with flour* (See Notes Below).

Drizzle the oil into a large bowl and...

Drizzle the oil into a large bowl and make sure the oil coats the sides. Place the dough ball into the bowl and turn it around in the oil to make sure it is lightly coated. Place plastic wrap on top of the bowl.

Allow the dough to rise until it has...

Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled its size about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (generally the warmer your kitchen is, the less time it takes to double). Tip - I suggest not cleaning up your work surface because you will need to use it again to assemble the rolls.

Melt the remaining ¼ cup of the butter...

Melt the remaining ¼ cup of the butter in a small bowl, and using a pastry brush, brush a 9x13 baking dish or pan with just enough of the butter to coat the dish; set aside.

Once the dough has doubled, take the plastic...

Once the dough has doubled, take the plastic wrap off of the bowl. Punch down the dough so it deflatess.

Turn it out onto your floured work surface....

Turn it out onto your floured work surface. Dust the top of the dough with flour. Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll it out to about ½-inch thick, or slightly less.

Taking a 2 ¾-inch round biscuit cutter, cut...

Taking a 2 ¾-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out circles from the dough. You may need to press the remaining dough scraps together and roll it out again until you get 15 circles.

Next, make an indentation down the center of...

Next, make an indentation down the center of the dough circle. You can use a skewer for this or you can use a chopstick as I did. I simply laid it flat in the center and pressed lightly. You don't need to press down very firmly or go very deep.

Taking the rolls one by one, brush the...

Taking the rolls one by one, brush the top of each with a little bit of the melted butter.

Fold the roll over itself using the indention...

Fold the roll over itself using the indention you made as a guide. Place the folded roll into the greased baking dish.

Continue with the remaining rolls, noting you will...

Continue with the remaining rolls, noting you will have 4 rows of 3 rolls in the baking dish when you are done. Make sure the rows are not touching; rather they should be evenly placed and spaced throughout the baking dish.

Cover the baking dish again with plastic wrap...

Cover the baking dish again with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled again, about 60 to 90 minutes for this second rise.

While the rolls are nearing the end of...

While the rolls are nearing the end of the second rise, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Before baking, take the plastic wrap off the...

Before baking, take the plastic wrap off the baking dish and then bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them; these are best not overbaked in the least!

After baking, immediately baste the rolls with the...

After baking, immediately baste the rolls with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with Maldon flake sea salt. Serve immediately.

The ultra-soft enriched dough we use provides a texture unlike any other, one that will have the whole family reaching for seconds the moment they take that first bite. Flaky, soft, and slightly sweet; these salted honey butter rolls are what dreams are made of.

Salted Honey Butter Rolls

tsp sugar

2¼ tsp red star active dry yeast

tbsp honey

tbsp unsalted butter, softened

bread flour OR all purpose flour (plus a bit more if needed)

tsp sea salt flakes

tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Heat milk to 110°-115°F. Add white granulated sugar and yeast. Set aside for about 10 minutes to let the yeast activate (it should rise and get foamy).

Meanwhile, add egg, softened butter, and honey to your stand mixer and combine ingredients.

Once yeast has activated add it to your stand mixer and combine with other wet ingredients.

With stand mixer on the lowest speed setting, begin adding flour (and sea salt flakes) one spoonful at a time. The dough will start out sticky, but as the gluten develops it will take on a more elastic springy texture. Knead the dough with your stand mixer for an additional 3-5 minutes after all flour has been added.*If the dough still seems sticky (you should be able to poke at it without it leaving residue) gradually spoon in an additional ¼ cup of flour.

After kneading the dough for a few minutes cover your stand mixer&#039;s bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes (or up to a couple hours).

While the dough is resting lightly grease a 12x18 or 9x13 nonstick rectangle pan or dish. Prepare salted honey butter in a small mixing bowl, melt and combine honey, butter, and sea salt flakes.

After you have given the dough time (30 minutes) to rest and rise a bit remove it from mixing bowl. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and lightly coat rolling pin with flour. Roll dough flat and even about ¼ inch thick. Lightly brush rolled dough with salted honey butter using a pastry brush and then roll it up (see picture or video) and place it in greased baking dish.(I typically divide the dough into 4 equal parts, then divide each quarter into thirds. Then I cut each third in half.) Just try to keep the sizing even! *if you want bigger rolls feel free to change your portion size, but anticipate a different bake time!

Evenly space rolls on prepared baking dish leaving room for them to proof and expand. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap or wet towel and leave it to rise in a warm area for about 2 hours. This proofing time is essential for rolls to become airy and light, so don&#039;t cut it short! Set a timer for an hour and a half to preheat your oven.  This gives your oven half an hour to preheat while bread is still proofing*) Preheat the oven to 350° F with convection on. (You can absolutely make these rolls in a conventional oven without convection. Just keep an eye on the bread because the cook time will change a bit.  They usually bake for 8-10 minutes with convection on,  it might be closer to 12 minutes without convection.  You might also need to rotate the pan halfway through to get an even bake*)

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