Parker House Rolls

Name: Parker House Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, melted, optional

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Subtly sweet and fluffy Parker House rolls are a cinch to make and add a wonderful homemade touch to your table.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, salt, egg, oil and 2 cups flour, and the remaining water and sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 2 portions. Roll each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. If desired, brush with butter.
Using the dull edge of a knife, crease each slightly off-center. Fold at the crease. Press edges together lightly. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, serve with additional softened butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 113 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Mom is especially well known for the delectable things she bakes, like these tender Parker house rolls. When that basket comes around the table, we all automatically take two—one is just never enough. —Sandra Melnychenko, Grandview, Manitoba

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