Fluffy Parker House Rolls (An Easy Holiday Classic!)
A classic recipe for the ‘Best Ever Parker House Rolls,’ a quintessential American dinner roll known for its soft, fluffy, and buttery texture. This from-scratch recipe involves making an enriched yeast dough with milk, butter, and eggs. The dough goes through two rises to develop a light, airy texture, is shaped into small balls, and baked in a pan until golden brown. The rolls are brushed with melted butter both before and after baking for an extra rich flavor and a beautiful shine, making them a perfect accompaniment for a holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 stick of the butter and the sugar until melted. Let the mixture cool to lukewarm.
- In a small bowl, stir the yeast into the warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the cooled milk mixture, the yeast mixture, the eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and half of the flour. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly add the remaining flour, mixing until a smooth ball forms. Increase the speed to medium-high and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is very smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a large bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 to 75 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Melt the remaining 1 stick of butter. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and shape each into a small ball.
- Place the dough balls in the prepared baking dish in rows of 4 by 6. Brush the tops with half of the melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, until almost doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the plastic wrap, sprinkle the rolls lightly with flaky sea salt, and bake for about 40 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush with the remaining melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- This is a classic American dinner roll, famous for its incredibly soft, pillowy texture and rich, buttery flavor.
- The two separate rising times are crucial for developing the light and airy texture of the rolls.
- Brushing the rolls with melted butter both before and after baking is a signature step that makes them extra delicious and gives them a beautiful sheen.
- These rolls are perfect for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- The article references a ‘Cook’s Note’ that is not provided in the text.
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