Easy Salted Butter Rolls (Parker House Roll Recipe)

Easy Salted Butter Rolls (Parker House Roll Recipe)

These soft, buttery rolls are perfect for any meal. With a slight hint of sweetness and a rich buttery flavor, they’re ideal for holiday dinners or just to enjoy fresh from the oven.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Rising Time 2

Total Time 2 35

Servings rolls

Calories 107kcal

Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
Wooden spoon or spatula
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
9x13-inch baking pan
Pastry brush

Ingredients

3 cups All-Purpose Flour (360g)
2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (39g)
1 ¼ teaspoons salt (8g)
¼ cup potato flour or dried potato flakes (50g)
3 tablespoons butter (43g)
1 cup milk (227g)
1 large egg
4 tablespoons melted salted butter, for brushing on rolls (57g), divided for brushing before and after baking
1 tablespoon flaky sea salt for finishing

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Instructions

Prepare dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of All-Purpose Flour, 2 ½ teaspoon instant yeast, 3 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup potato flour (or ¾ cup dried potato flakes). Stir to combine.
Warm milk and butter: In a separate microwave-safe bowl or a saucepan, combine 3 tablespoon butter and 1 cup milk. Heat until the butter melts and the milk is warm (but not boiling). Let it cool slightly.
Form dough: Pour the warm milk mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add 1 large egg, and mix until a dough begins to form.
Knead dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Shape rolls: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air. Divide the dough into 24 equal-sized pieces and shape each into a roll. Brush each piece with melted butter, then fold each piece in half (like a Parker House roll) or roll into a ball shape. Place the rolls into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, ensuring the pieces are touching.
Second rise: Cover the shaped rolls with a clean cloth and let them rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until they increase in size.
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush with butter and bake: Brush the risen rolls with melted butter using a pastry brush. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and brush them with more melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to taste. Let them cool slightly before serving.

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