Parker House Rolls are a soft and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dinner roll. They are brushed with butter before and after baking making them even more irresistible. Your family is going to love these amazing homemade rolls.
1 ½tablespoonactive dry yeastInstant yeast would work too
¼cupsugar
2cupsMilk2% or whole milk
3tablespoonsmelted butterfor brushing on top
3largeeggs
2teaspoonsalt
6-6 ½cupsflourdivided
¼cupmelted butter
Instructions
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let stand for five minutes, or until foamy.
Add the milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until combined.
Add additional flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch (careful not to add too much flour!).
Knead the dough 3-5 minutes, until smooth. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 20 minutes or until double.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Gently punch the dough down and divide into 2 pieces. Roll each piece of dough until 1/2" thick. Cut into circles with a 3" biscuit cutter. Use the back of a knife and make an indent in the center of the dough. Fold dough over into a half moon shape. Space evenly on the prepared pan.
Brush with melted butter and let rise for an additional 15-20 minutes. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and brush with more melted butter.