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Buttery Herb Parker House: 1 Amazing Comfort Roll

Buttery Herb Parker House
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These Buttery Herb Parker House Rolls are cloud-soft, golden-brown pillows of joy, each gently folded to create a perfect pocket for melting herbed butter. They are a classic addition to any meal, offering rich flavor and a tender texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder
  • Optional: sprinkle of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Wake Up the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and a tiny pinch of sugar into the warm milk. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Create the Dough Base: Once yeast is foamy, stir in remaining sugar, salt, egg, and ¼ cup of melted butter. Mix well. Add half of the flour and mix until incorporated. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. The Kneading Dance: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 4-5 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and springs back slowly when poked.
  4. The First Rise: Place dough ball into a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free spot. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to about ½-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out circles. Fold each circle in half, pressing lightly along the curved edge to seal.
  6. The Second Rise: Place folded rolls, touching each other, in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. The Finishing Touch: While rolls are baking, mix remaining ¼ cup of melted butter with chopped rosemary (and optional garlic powder). As soon as rolls come from the oven, generously brush them with the herbed butter.

Notes

  • Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise.
  • Warm milk should feel like comfortable bathwater, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Do not add too much extra flour during kneading; a slightly sticky dough results in softer rolls.
  • A turned-off oven with the light on is a great warm, draft-free spot for rising dough.
  • For an extra-soft top, tent the rolls with foil halfway through baking if they are browning too quickly.
  • These rolls can be made ahead of time by refrigerating the dough after the first rise for up to 24 hours, or by freezing baked rolls for up to 3 months.

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