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Best Easy Parker House Rolls Recipe

Name: Best Easy Parker House Rolls Recipe
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 65 g
Ingredients: all-purpose flour 3 cups; instant yeast 2.25 tsp; whole milk 1 cup; unsalted butter 1 stick; large eggs 2 pieces; granulated sugar 3 tbsp; kosher salt 1 tsp

Soft, buttery Parker House rolls with their signature fold are a family Thanksgiving and holiday tradition. These tender, pillowy dinner rolls are the perfect bread basket addition.

Cook 120 min Difficulty NORMAL 205 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

all-purpose flour 3 cups
instant yeast 2.25 tsp
whole milk 1 cup
unsalted butter 1 stick
large eggs 2 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

granulated sugar 3 tbsp
kosher salt 1 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 33 g 64%

Protein 5 g 10%

Fat 7 g 26%

Serving size 65g

Cooking steps

1

Warm the milk in a saucepan over low heat until just lukewarm, then add the butter and stir until melted; do not let it simmer.
2

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, then mix in the melted butter-milk mixture and eggs until a sticky dough forms.
3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, adjusting moisture as needed, until smooth and elastic; cover and let rise for 60 minutes in a warm spot.
4

Punch down the dough, divide into 16 pieces, flatten each, brush with butter, fold, and arrange folds facing down on a parchment-lined baking sheet for their signature shape.
5

Cover rolls and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes until doubled; bake at 350°F for 20-24 minutes until golden brown, brushing with melted butter halfway through and immediately after baking.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient that sets Parker House rolls apart?

The combination of all-purpose flour, whole milk, and especially unsalted butter gives Parker House rolls their tender crumb and rich, classic flavor. The butter, used both in the dough and brushed onto the rolls, defines their signature softness and flavor.

Q. How do you control the dough texture in this recipe?

Kneading for 8–10 minutes and carefully warming the milk with butter ensures the dough develops enough gluten for pillowy rolls. Proper moisture and heat control prevents a dry or dense result and helps the rolls rise perfectly.

Q. What prevents these rolls from becoming dry or overcooked?

Covering the dough for both rises keeps moisture in, and brushing the rolls with butter before and after baking enhances softness and prevents the crust from hardening. Baking at 350°F gives even heat so the rolls cook through without drying out.

Q. What is the nutritional profile per Parker House roll serving?

Each serving (65g) contains about 205 kcal, with 33g carbohydrates (64%), 5g protein (10%), and 7g fat (26%). These percentages reflect a classic bread roll—higher in carbs, moderate in fat thanks to butter, and suitable as a vegetarian side.

Best Easy Parker House Rolls Recipe

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