Parker House Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast and stir until dissolved.
5. Add the eggs, flour, salt, milk, and butter-sugar mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
7. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
8. Allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
9. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
10. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness.
11. Cut out 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter.
12. Place the rounds on a greased baking sheet.
13. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
14. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Parker House Rolls are a classic American dinner roll.
• They are named after the Parker House Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, where they were first served.
• They are traditionally served with butter and jam.