Parker House Rolls Topped with Cheddar and Old Bay

Ingredients

• 2.5 teaspoons yeast dry
• 1 large eggs beaten (large)
• 3.5 cups flour all-purpose plus more for kneading
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning 
• 3 tablespoons sugar 
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• 1 stick butter unsalted melted plus more for greasing the pan

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• knife
• plastic wrap
• baking pan
• hand mixer
• aluminum foil
• microwave

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe cup, heat the milk until warm but not hot, about 20 seconds.
2. Add the yeast and sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the dough hook.
3. Add the egg and 6 tablespoons of the melted butter and beat at low speed just until combined.
4. Add the 3 1/2 cups of flour and the salt and beat at low speed until the dough is evenly moistened, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms, about 10 minutes.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and pat it into a 10-inch square. Fold one-third of the dough into the center and the other third on top, like folding a letter. Turn the dough and fold again; you should have a small square. Butter the bowl and return the dough to it. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
6. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. On a well-floured work surface, roll out the dough to a 15-inch square. Working from the bottom, tightly roll the dough into a log. Using a floured knife, cut the log into thirds.
7. Cut each third into 5 slices. Arrange the rolls spiral side up in the baking pan in 3 rows of Cover loosely with buttered plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour, until billowy.
8. Preheat the oven to 37
9. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the rolls for 15 minutes.
10. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes longer, until golden and cooked through; cover the rolls with foil for the last 5 minutes to prevent over-browning.
11. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle them with the Old Bay seasoning.
12. Transfer the baking pan to a rack to let the rolls cool before serving.