Parker House Rolls

Name: Parker House Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F); 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 large egg; 6 tbsp melted butter, divided, plus more for brushing; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp salt; flaky salt for the tops (optional)

Soft, buttery dinner rolls folded over before baking so each one pulls apart into two tender halves.

Prep30 min

Cook18 min

Total48 min

Serves16

What you'll need

Aluminum sheet pansFor roasting and baking

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Silicone baking matsFor no-stick baking

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Steps

Stir the milk, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg and 4 tbsp of the melted butter, then the flour and salt, and mix into a soft dough.

Knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into an oval about 4 x 3 inches, brush with a little of the remaining butter, and fold in half so the top half sits slightly short of the bottom edge.

Arrange on a lined sheet pan about 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise until puffy, 30 to 40 minutes. Heat the oven to 375°F.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Brush with more butter and sprinkle with flaky salt.

TipFreeze baked rolls in a bag; rewarm them wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.