Description
Soft, golden, and irresistibly buttery, these Parker House Rolls are a classic dinner roll with a pillowy texture and rich flavor. Brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, they’re perfect for holidays, family dinners, or any meal that deserves a special touch.
Ingredients
Bread Dough: One batch of white bread dough, risen and ready to use
To Finish:
60g Salted Butter, melted (add a pinch of salt if using unsalted)
1 Egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Flaky Sea Salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Grease and line a 9×13-inch (20×30 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or butter generously.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 18 equal pieces (about 45g each).
- Shape each piece into a tight ball, tucking edges underneath. Let rest for 10 minutes under a towel.
- For traditional Parker House rolls, flatten each ball into an oval about 6 inches long, brush with butter, and fold in half like a clamshell.
- Arrange the rolls in three rows of six in the prepared pan. Cover loosely and let rise for 1 hour, or until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Brush rolls with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and reaching 190°F (88°C) internally.
- Remove from the oven, brush with remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Shape as classic Parker House folds, round rolls, or fantail rolls for variety.
Brush baked rolls with honey butter for a touch of sweetness.
Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months; reheat straight from frozen in the oven.
For garlic or herb rolls, mix minced garlic or herbs into the melted butter before brushing.
If using refrigerated dough, let it warm to room temperature before shaping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
