ALEX GUARNASCHELLI'S PARKER HOUSE ROLLS

Alex Guarnaschelli's Parker House Rolls image

I made these for Christmas dinner to go along with my standing rib roast. These are great. I also put them in a bundt pan.. I was thinking how some people make the monkey bread. Turned out good.

Provided by Georgane Vann @Georgart53

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 package(s) dry active yeast
1/2 cup(s) sugar
7 1/2-8 cup(s) ap flour
1 1/2 stick(s) melted butter + some for brushing
2 cup(s) whole milk
2 large - eggs
- kosher salt for sprinkling

Steps:

Make sure eggs and milk are at room temp. Bloom the yeast Measure out 1/2 cup warm water and check the temperature: It should be between 110 degrees F and 120 degrees F (comfortable bathwater temperature). Sprinkle the yeast into a large bowl, add the warm water and whisk in the sugar. Let sit 1 minute (it should bubble and froth slightly), then gently stir in 1 cup flour. Set aside near the stove while you prepare the dough.
Make the dough. Mix the melted butter and milk in a mixer with the hook attachment on low speed. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Scrape in the yeast mixture and mix until incorporated. Add 6 1/2 cups flour and 1 tablespoon salt; mix until the dough forms a ball, 2 to 3 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if the dough is too wet and sticky. Let it rise.
Brush a large bowl with softened butter. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. The dough should double in volume.
Shape the dough. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust a clean flat surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Flour your hands; gently press the dough into a 16-by-8-inch rectangle, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (don't use a rolling pin). Cut the dough. With the short side in front of you, cut the dough in half lengthwise with a floured knife. Then slice crosswise into 12 strips. Shape the dough. One at a time, fold each strip of dough unevenly in half so the top part slightly overlaps the bottom half, then tuck the overhang underneath. Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in 3 tightly packed rows. (If making in advance, wrap the baking sheet tightly in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 weeks.) **** I rolled mine into circles. Cut them into triangles like you would a pizza. buttered them and folded them putting the fold on the bottom of the sprayed bundt pan. let them touch but do not pack tight. The recipe made two bundt pans of rolls. Bake the rolls.
Bake the rolls. Bake until the rolls are bursting at the seams and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (If frozen, bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees F, then 10 minutes at 375 degrees F.) Remove from the oven and brush with softened butter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.