Easy Parker House Rolls
Buttery, fold-over dinner rolls with a soft, pull-apart crumb—classic Parker House style made simple for any cook.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup warm whole milk about 105–115°F
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 3.25 cup all-purpose flour plus a little extra if needed
- 1.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for the dough
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing tops
- 1 tsp neutral oil to grease the bowl
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting the counter
- 0.25 tsp flaky salt optional, for finishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Whisk flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the yeast mixture and 5 tbsp melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Grease a bowl with oil, add dough, cover, and let rise until doubled, 60–75 minutes.
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with a little of the melted butter for brushing.
- Roll dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut 2 1/2-inch rounds, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Brush each round lightly with melted butter, fold in half, and pinch the edge to seal.
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in the pan, slightly touching. Cover and proof 25–35 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake until golden, 16–18 minutes.
- Brush hot rolls with remaining butter and finish with flaky salt if using. Cool 5 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Stir minced garlic and chopped parsley into the butter for brushing. Or sprinkle the tops with everything bagel seasoning instead of flaky salt. Storage: Keep leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; rewarm in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes. Rolls freeze well after baking—cool, wrap tightly, and thaw before reheating.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Parker House Rolls flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.