Enjoy a simple buttery rolls recipe with this Parker House Rolls recipe. They are the perfect soft dough rolls that you will enjoy with any family dinner. Even if it is your first time making rolls, this recipe will ensure you have fresh, fluffy rolls. If you are looking for a delicious side dish, these homemade dinner rolls are the recipe to try!
Why are they called Parker House rolls?
These rolls derive their name from the Parker House Hotel in Boston in the 19th-century. These rolls require a buttery fold during the shaping process (and butter brushed on after baking), that give them a delightful flavor. With a fair amount of butter, egg, and milk in the dough, these rolls are a a classic recipe.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make these Parker House rolls, you will need the following ingredients:
- Milk
- Unsalted butter cut into pieces
- Sugar
- Active dry yeast
- Warm water
- Large eggs lightly beaten
- Kosher salt
- All-purpose flour
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
- Saucepan (Medium)
- Mixer (Stand)
- Mixing Bowl (Large)
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Sheet Pan (Half Sheet)
- Wax Paper
How to Make Parker House Rolls
- Pour milk into a small saucepan and over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Remove saucepan from the stove, stir the butter and sugar into the warm milk, and set aside to let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until foamy. Combine milk mixture, eggs, yeast mixture, salt, and 3 cups of flour in a mixer (I used my Bosch ) with the dough attachment and mix until smooth. Add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, and stir until a smooth ball forms.
- Remove dough from the bowl and knead by hand on a lightly floured work surface (it also helps to have flour on your hands too!) for about 5 minutes. Place dough in a large bowl sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 60 to 75 minutes).
- Remove the dough from the bowl and on a floured surface, punch down the dough and shape into desired shapes of equal pieces (roll dough into little balls for rolls). Place on a large cookie sheet (15x10x1″) that has been covered with wax paper, parchment paper, or a silicone baking sheet . Cover dough and let dough rise until doubled in size (about 30 to 40 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and remove covering from rolls. Bake for about 20 minutes or until rolls start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving (completely optional, but it is delicious!).
Storage Suggestions
Place these rolls in an airtight container after they have cooled down to room temperature. Enjoy them the next day or up to 3 days later.
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Parker House Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup butter (unsalted), cut into pieces
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast, equal to 2 ¼ teaspoons
- ½ cup warm water
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Equipment
Instructions
- Pour milk into a small saucepan and over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Remove saucepan from the stove, stir in the butter and sugar and set aside to let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until foamy. Combine milk mixture, eggs, yeast, salt, and 3 cups of the flour in a mixer (I used my Bosch) with the dough attachment and mix until smooth. Add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, and stir until a smooth ball forms.
- Remove dough from the bowl and knead by hand on a floured surface (it also helps to have flour on your hands too!) for about 5 minutes. Place dough in a large bowl sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 60 to 75 minutes).
- Remove the dough from the bowl and on a floured surface, punch down the dough and shape into desired shapes (I just made little balls for rolls). Place on a large cookie sheet (15x10x1") that has been covered with wax paper or a silicone baking sheet . Cover dough and let rise until doubled in size (about 30 to 40 minutes).
- Preheat the oven 350℉ and remove covering from rolls. Bake for about 20 minutes or until rolls start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving (completely optional, but it is delicious!).
Notes
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These were so amazing! I made mine a little bit too big but my family loved them. Thank you for the recipe!
This is one of our families favorite recipes and I have shared it with many many family and friends!!