🍞✨ Freshly Baked Parker House Rolls – The Ultimate Comfort Bread! ✨💕
Hey friends! 🙌 If you’re looking for a way to make your Easter dinner (or any meal!) extra special, these Parker House Rolls are IT. Soft, buttery, and oh-so-irresistible, they’re the kind of rolls that steal the show—and might just replace the need for a main dish! 😋 Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
1 cup whole milk, warmed
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3–3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
For the Coating:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1️⃣ Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110°F/45°C), yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
2️⃣ Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Gradually add 3 cups of flour and the salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into an oval shape using a rolling pin. Fold each oval in half, leaving a slight gap in the middle (this gives them their signature Parker House shape). Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
6️⃣ Second rise: Cover the shaped rolls and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes, or until puffy.
7️⃣ Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8️⃣ Add the butter coating: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with melted butter. Serve warm and enjoy every buttery, fluffy bite!
These Parker House Rolls are pure comfort food—soft, pillowy, and perfect for soaking up gravy, spreading with butter, or eating plain. They’re so good, you might find yourself skipping the main course altogether! 🍞💕
Whether you’re serving them this Easter or anytime you need a little extra love at the table, these rolls are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Don’t be surprised if everyone asks for seconds!
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