Parker House Rolls

Parker House Rolls
45 min.
36
79kcal

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There's something truly special about homemade bread, and Parker House Rolls are no exception. These delightful, buttery rolls are a classic favorite, known for their soft, pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday feasts to casual family dinners, these rolls are sure to impress your guests and elevate your meal.

What makes Parker House Rolls stand out is their unique folding technique, which creates a beautiful layered effect. Each roll is brushed with melted butter before being folded, resulting in a flaky exterior that gives way to a tender, warm center. The addition of flaky sea salt on top adds a touch of sophistication and enhances the overall flavor, making each bite a delightful experience.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these rolls, even on a busy day. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen is an experience in itself, and the joy of sharing these rolls with family and friends is truly priceless. Whether served alongside a hearty stew or as a standalone treat, Parker House Rolls are a must-try for any bread lover. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of these classic rolls!

Ingredients

  • envelope yeast dry
  • large eggs room-temperature
  • 3.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 36 servings sea salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk 1 envelopeactive dry yeast and1/4 cup warm water(110°F-115°F) in a small bowl;let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 cup whole milkin a small saucepan overmedium heat until justwarm.
  3. Combine 1/4 cupvegetable shortening,3 tablespoons sugar, and1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt ina large bowl.
  4. Add warmmilk; whisk to blend,breaking up shorteninginto small clumps (it maynot melt completely).
  5. Whisk in yeast mixtureand 1 room-temperaturelarge egg.
  6. Add 3 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour; stirvigorously with a woodenspoon until dough forms.Knead dough with lightlyfloured hands on a lightlyfloured surface untilsmooth, 4-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a lightlyoiled bowl; turn to coat.Cover loosely with plasticwrap.
  8. Let stand at roomtemperature untildoubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F.Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan.Lightly brush a13x9" baking dish withsome melted butter.Punch down dough;divide into 4 equal pieces.Working with 1 piece ata time, roll out on a lightlyfloured surface into a12x6" rectangle.
  10. Cut lengthwise intothree 2"-wide strips; cuteach crosswise into three4x2" rectangles.
  11. Brushhalf of each (about 2x2")with melted butter; foldunbuttered side over,allowing 1/4" overhang.
  12. Place flat in 1 corner ofdish, folded edge againstshort side of dish.
  13. Addremaining rolls, shinglingto form 1 long row. Repeatwith remaining doughfor 4 rows.
  14. Brush withmelted butter, looselycover with plastic,and chill for 30 minutesor up to 6 hours.
  15. Bake rolls until goldenand puffed, 25-35 minutes.
  16. Brush with butter; sprinkleflaky sea salt (such asMaldon) over.
  17. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories79kcal
Protein8.9%
Fat36.61%
Carbs54.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.09
Glycemic Load
7.53
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3447826167812%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.66kcal
3.93%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:1.36g
8.47%
Carbohydrates:10.68g
3.56%
Net Carbohydrates:10.3g
3.74%
Sugar:1.36g
1.51%
Cholesterol:9.37mg
3.12%
Sodium:295.82mg
12.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.74g
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.1%
Folate:27.49µg
6.87%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.73%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.96%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.25%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.02%
Iron:0.6mg
3.32%
Phosphorus:24.34mg
2.43%
Fiber:0.38g
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.37%
Vitamin A:57.87IU
1.16%
Calcium:11.58mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious