Soft, buttery and fluffy is what makes Parker House rolls irresistible. These dinner rolls are spread with honey butter inside before baking and brushed with more while still warm!
4Tablespoons (56 grams)salted butter, at room temperature
1largeegg, at room temperature
Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
Honey Butter
In a small bowl, whip the butter and honey together until combined. Set aside.
Rolls
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in the warm milk, honey, egg, and butter 4 to 5 minutes, or until completely combined and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for1 hour.
Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Turn out the dough and punch it down. Divide it in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch square, about 1/4-inch thick.
Spread each square with honey butter, saving any leftover butter for spreading on top. Cut each square into 6 strips. Roll each strip into a coil and arrange seam-side down in the baking dish.
Cover the dish and let the rolls rise 30 minutes, or until puffy. Alternatively, you can let the rolls rise in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake 18 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven and spread with remaining honey butter. Pull apart and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: Rolls can be made up to 1 day in advance and baked right before serving. Let the rolls rise in the refrigerator (up to overnight) and remove 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake as directed.Freeze before Baking: Prepare the rolls through step 5. Cover and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for a few hours. Once thawed, bake as directed.Freeze after Baking: Bake the rolls and cool completely. Cover well and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw and warm before serving.Yeast: If using Active Dry Yeast instead, mix 1 packet with the warm milk and honey. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, or until bubbly and foaming. Mix in the flour until well combined. Follow the directions from then on.Recipe adapted from Parker House