Parker House Rolls

Homemade Parker House rolls are well worth the time and will quickly become your family's favorite at holiday gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 122 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C), divided
• 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C)
• 5.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Make an off-center crease in each dough circle using the dull edge of a table knife. Fold along crease so larger half is on top; press along folded edge.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer rolls to a wire rack to cool.

Step 4

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir remaining 1/2 cup warm water, warm milk, 6 tablespoons sugar, and salt into yeast mixture. Gradually whisk 2 cups flour into yeast mixture until smooth. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and egg to flour-yeast mixture; stir until dough is soft.

Step 6

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough in a large, greased bowl, and turn to coat. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 7

Punch down dough; divide in half. Roll each half on a floured surface until 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut dough using a floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter; brush each dough circle with melted butter.

Step 8

Arrange folded dough circles, 2 to 3 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove towel or plastic wrap from dough.