The Perfect Parker House Rolls Recipe: Soft, Fluffy, and Irresistible

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There is one classic bread that stands out from the rest: Parker House Rolls. People love these delicious rolls because they are soft, fluffy, and taste like butter. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make these beautiful things at home, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll show you step-by-step how to make Parker House Rolls that will make your family and guests want more.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Before we dive into the process, let’s gather our ingredients:

• 325 g Flour (approximately 2 and 1/2 cups)
• 135 ml Milk (about 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Instant Yeast (or 1 and 3/4 tsp Active dry yeast)
• 38 g Sugar (3 tbsp)
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 50 g Butter (around 3 and 1/2 tbsp)
• 1 Egg

How To Make Parker House Rolls

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk (ideally around 95°F), yeast, sugar, salt, and egg. Mix these ingredients thoroughly.
2. Add softened butter into the mixture. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, as it’s easier to blend.
3. Gradually add the flour into the mixture while continuing to combine everything. You’ll notice the dough coming together.

Step 2: Knead the Dough

4. Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface. Here, we need to knead the dough until it forms a smooth and elastic texture. This typically takes around 8–10 minutes.

Step 3: Rest the Dough

5. Place the well-kneaded dough on the counter and cover it with a bowl. Let the dough rest and relax for approximately 30 minutes.

Step 4: Divide and Shape the Dough

6. After 30 minutes, place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.
7. Roll the dough using a rolling pin into an approximate square shape of 27 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm. The goal is to achieve a thickness of about 1 cm, or 1/4 – 1/2 inch.
8. Brush the top of the dough with softened or melted butter.

Step 5: Divide into Equal Pieces

9. To make it easier, divide the sheet into 15 equal pieces. You can do this by making 5 strips from one side and 3 from the other. Don’t worry about being too precise; the key is to make them as even in shape as possible. This ensures even baking.

Step 6: Fold and Place

10. Fold each piece of dough onto itself, covering about 3/4 of the length, as shown in the video.
11. Place the rolls on a prepared baking tray, either greased or lined with parchment paper. Make sure the smooth surface is on top to prevent the rolls from unfolding while they proof and bake.

Step 7: Proofing

12. Cover the dinner rolls with plastic film and let them rise for 60-70 minutes or until they puff up significantly.

Step 8: Bake

13. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the Parker House dinner rolls for 15-18 minutes. Keep in mind that the baking duration may vary depending on the size of your rolls. Bigger rolls will take longer, while smaller ones will be ready in less time.

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Ingredients

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• 325 g Flour (approximately 2 and 1/2 cups)
• 135 ml Milk (about 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Instant Yeast (or 1 and 3/4 tsp Active dry yeast)
• 38 g Sugar (3 tbsp)
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 50 g Butter (around 3 and 1/2 tbsp)
• 1 Egg

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Instructions

STEP 1: PREPARE THE DOUGH

In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk (ideally around 95°F), yeast, sugar, salt, and egg. Mix these ingredients thoroughly.

Add softened butter into the mixture. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, as it’s easier to blend.

Gradually add the flour into the mixture while continuing to combine everything. You’ll notice the dough coming together.

STEP 2: KNEAD THE DOUGH

Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface. Here, we need to knead the dough until it forms a smooth and elastic texture. This typically takes around 8–10 minutes.

STEP 3: REST THE DOUGH

Place the well-kneaded dough on the counter and cover it with a bowl. Let the dough rest and relax for approximately 30 minutes.

STEP 4: DIVIDE AND SHAPE THE DOUGH

After 30 minutes, place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.

Roll the dough using a rolling pin into an approximate square shape of 27 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm. The goal is to achieve a thickness of about 1 cm, or 1/4 – 1/2 inch.

Brush the top of the dough with softened or melted butter.

STEP 5: DIVIDE INTO EQUAL PIECES

To make it easier, divide the sheet into 15 equal pieces. You can do this by making 5 strips from one side and 3 from the other. Don’t worry about being too precise; the key is to make them as even in shape as possible. This ensures even baking.

STEP 6: FOLD AND PLACE

Fold each piece of dough onto itself, covering about 3/4 of the length, as shown in the video.

Place the rolls on a prepared baking tray, either greased or lined with parchment paper. Make sure the smooth surface is on top to prevent the rolls from unfolding while they proof and bake.

• Author: Chef Lisa

And there you have it: the softest, fluffiest Parker House rolls, right out of your own oven. These rolls are great for family dinners, holiday meals, or any other event. They go well with soups, stews, or just a lot of butter. So get ready to show off your baking skills to your friends and family.

Chef Lisa

Hi there, I’m Chef Lisa, a culinary enthusiast with a passion for creating delicious dishes that bring people together. With years of experience in the kitchen, I’ve honed my skills and developed a unique style that blends classic techniques with modern flavors. Whether I’m experimenting with new ingredients or putting a twist on a traditional recipe, my goal is always to create something that is both delicious and memorable. I’m excited to share my love of cooking with you and can’t wait to see what we’ll create together!