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Irresistible Buttery Soft Parker House Rolls

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These Parker House rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery with a tender crust, perfect for any occasion from holiday dinners to cozy family meals. The recipe combines simple pantry staples to create irresistible homemade rolls that impress without stress.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened for dough + extra melted for brushing
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast (10 minutes): Warm milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast over the top. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the Dough (10 minutes): In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, softened butter (reserve some for brushing), and eggs. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough (8-10 minutes): Knead on floured surface or with dough hook until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. Add flour if too sticky, but avoid overdoing it.
  4. First Rise (1 to 1.5 hours): Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the Rolls (15 minutes): Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~2 oz / 56g each). Roll each into an oval, fold in half with slight overlap, press to seal. Place seam side down close together on baking sheet.
  6. Second Rise (45 minutes): Cover loosely and let rolls rise until puffy and nearly doubled.
  7. Bake (15-18 minutes): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with melted butter before baking and halfway through. Bake until golden and hollow sounding when tapped.
  8. Cool & Serve: Cool on wire rack for a few minutes. Serve warm or store in airtight container once cooled.

Notes

Brush rolls with melted butter before and halfway through baking for a tender, shiny crust. Bake rolls touching each other to keep sides soft and pull-apart. Adjust flour or milk slightly if dough is too sticky or dry. Be patient with rise times to avoid dense rolls.

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