Parker House Rolls
The Parker House roll, named for the Boston hotel where it was invented, is the quintessential American roll. It's easily recognized by its folded top, which conceals a pat of butter. You can also make this dough ahead of time, freeze it, and bake them off as needed; I call them, Brown & Serve. You're welcome. This recipe first appeared in Season 14 of Good Eats. Photo by Lynne Calamia
- Time: 147 min
- Servings: 16
Source: Alton Brown
Ingredients
- ounces warm whole milk, about 100ºF
- sugar
- tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ounces all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
- large egg yolks
- teaspoons kosher salt
- tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons at room temperature, 2 tablespoons ch