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Buttery Parker House Rolls

November 18, 2018 13 Comments

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Buttery Parker House Rolls have been a Thanksgiving tradition in our family for many years.  Parker House rolls have been served at most family gatherings since I was a small girl.

Parker House rolls must be baked in butter then buttered again and served with homemade freezer jam.  It’s pure tradition.  A tradition our family embraces completely.  

Buttery Parker House Rolls in a wooden bowl

Dark golden on the outside.  Light and fluffy on the inside.  My father loves his rolls buttery crisp on the bottom.  For that reason, I will tip the hot rolls out onto a cooling rack bottom side up.  This will ensure the bottom remains buttery crisp.  (How many times have I said the word butter/buttery?)

Begin by snatching the step-by-step instructions for this recipe by going to the Cheddar Cheese Rolls recipe.  I use this recipe for a lot of recipes because it’s easy and it works.  I use this recipe to make cinnamon rolls as well.  

Making Parker House Rolls

dough rising in bowl
Rolls cut into circles
Buttery Parker House Rolls being rolled out
Buttery Parker House Rolls
  • Begin by making the dough.  For step-by-step instructions for dough only follow this link Cheddar Cheese Rolls
  • Place the dough in a large oiled bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 hour.  Whoa!  Looks like I needed a larger bowl.
  • Once the dough has risen, gently turn dough out on to a lightly oiled board or countertop.  DO NOT KNEAD OR PUNCH DOWN THE DOUGH.  Gently roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out circles of dough.
  • Gently stretch the dough, without forcing it, into an oval shape.
Buttery Parker House Rolls
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Buttery Parker House Rolls
Buttery Parker House Rolls
  • Dip bottom 2/3rds of the oval into the melted 1/2 cup butter.  
  • Fold dough over and place on a prepared baking sheet that has been greased or lined with parchment.  Make sure the top of the roll is longer than the bottom.  If you don’t do this it will open up during baking.
  • Leave about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch space between rolls to allow for rising without crowding the pan.  This way the rolls will bake more uniformly without being doughy.  Next step is completely optional.  I like to drizzle any leftover butter between the rolls.  DO NOT pour over top of the rolls.  It will cause them for brown unevenly.  Just carefully drizzle between each row.
  • Cover lightly with a cloth and allow to rise for about 30 minutes or until the dough feels like a soft marshmallow.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degrees F oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Buttery Parker House Rolls baked on baking sheet

The bottoms should be golden and buttery crisp.  Perfect.

 Buttery Parker House Rolls open with butter

Buttery Parker House Rolls are great for a leftover turkey sandwich with cranberries.  Did I mention how these rolls freeze beautifully?

 

Rolls baked on baking sheet
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Buttery Parkerhouse Rolls

Soft buttery Parker House Rolls

Course Breads
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner rolls
Prep Time 33 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
rise time 2 hours
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings 32 rolls
Calories 178 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Roll dough:

  • 6-7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons yeast rapid rise
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs

Cutting out rolls:

  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine, 4 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a medium size sauce pan melt the butter. When butter has melted add the milk into the pan. Continue to barely warm the milk until it reaches a temperature of about 110-115 degrees. Remove from the heat and pour over the flour mixture while the mixer is running. Continue to beat for about 5-7 minutes. Making sure the yeast has dissolved. Beat in the eggs. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time. Add enough flour to make a soft, slightly sticky dough or until the dough begins to pull away from the edges of the bowl while mixing. Place the dough in a large bowl that has been oiled. Turn the dough to coat completely in the oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

  2. Melt 1/2 cup butter.  Set aside.  Remove the dough from the bowl and roll out about 1/2-inch thick.  Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut rounds for rolls. Gently stretch each round to form an oval shape.  Dip in melted butter.  Fold dough in half so that the top half is longer than the bottom.   Place the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet about ½-inch apart. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Recipe Notes

  •  Because the yeast is added in with flour, rapid rise works best. If using regular active yeast, mix with 1/4 cup warm water then add to flour mixture.
  •  To keep the bottom of rolls crisp after baking, tip rolls out of pan top side down and let cool.

 

Nutrition Facts
Buttery Parkerhouse Rolls
Amount Per Serving (1 roll)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 208mg9%
Potassium 60mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 225IU5%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Lyndi says

    December 1, 2020 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    Ummm these are the best rolls I’ve ever had! So soft. So buttery. Basically melt in your mouth. I’m a huge fan. I’m all about trying new recipes but I think we found a keeper for rolls! I cut the recipe in half for our family of 3. It made 16 rolls. I did have to add a bit more flour than it called for but it was so incredible. I can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      December 1, 2020 at 5:57 am

      Thank you, Lyndie. I’m so thrilled you liked the rolls. It’s a tried-and-true recipe that I have made for years. I’m so glad it worked well for you.

      Reply
  2. Melissa says

    October 11, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    BAked these for thanksgiving tmrw, and they had a difficult time rising. It ToOk double the time to Rise,
    Both times, and still didnt get quite as marshallowy as i would have hoped.
    The end product was tasty but not quite like yours. I tired keeping the room warm, but i think i maybhave used thr wrong kind of bowl and should buy a Big ceramic one like yours! All in all, they will do niceLy foR tmrw, but will have to give it another go

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      October 12, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      I’m so sorry you have had trouble with the rolls rising. Here are some tips for troubleshooting.

      – Is your yeast fresh and not outdated?
      – Do you pack the flour into the measuring cup. Lightly stir the flour and carefully spoon into the measuring cup then level off.
      – Perhaps at your altitude you don’t need quite so much flour. Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients until it begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. It may be a bit sticky to the touch, but that’s ok.

      I hope you have better success next time. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Reply
  3. Heather P says

    December 24, 2019 at 2:37 am

    Hi JaneT! Would i be able to make these, form the buns and let them rise on the Pan in the fridge overnight, then bake off right before dinner? TryIng to make ahead what i can for CHRISTMAS dinner!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      January 4, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      I’m so sorry to be late in responding. I had so much company for Christmas I neglected my blog. I think your idea should work. It just makes sense to have rolls ready to back first thing in the morning. I’d take them out of the fridge an hour or so before baking.

      Reply
  4. Kirstin o’carroll says

    November 19, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Hi JAnet – are anY alterations needed to this recipe fOr higher altitudes? I live at 5280 in Denver. Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 19, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      I’m heading to Denver today for Thanksgiving to be with my grandkids. There are no alterations. Just slowly add in the last 2-3 cups of flour slowly. I’m at about 5000 altitude and sometimes I only need 6 cups of flour total. The dough will be a little sticky but will be easy to handle after the rise time. Have a great Thanksgiving. I’ll be in Parker, CO having the same rolls.

      Reply
  5. Cathrine says

    November 19, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Should the butter-dipped part of the dough be placed down or up on the baking sheet?

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 19, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Place the buttered side down on the baking sheet.

      Reply
  6. Home says

    November 19, 2018 at 9:30 am

    can you make a loaf of bread have this n u

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 19, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Yes! You will have enough dough to make 2 loaves.

      Reply
  7. Jewel says

    November 19, 2018 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    Can

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