| PARKER HOUSE ROLLS |

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Categories     Bread     Side     Bake     Winter

Yield makes 3 dozen 14-16 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 1/4oz. package active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
1/2 c sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled (1c)
2 c whole milk, at room temperature
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 T kosher salt
7 1/2 - 8 c flour, plus more for shaping
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Step 1: Make the Dough In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the yeast with the water and 1 t of the sugar. Let stand until foamy, 10 minutes. Beat in the remaining sugar, 3/4 cup of the butter and the milk, eggs and kosher salt. At low seed, stir in the 7 1/2 c flour until the dough comes together; add more flour by the T, if necessary. Mix at medium speed until the dough forms a loose ball around the hook, about three minutes. Brush a large bowl with some of the melted butter. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 hours. Step 2: Form the Rolls Preheat the oven to 375 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and shape it into a 9-by-16-inch rectangle. Using a floured knife, cut the dough lengthwise into three strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 12 small strips. Working with one piece at a time, fold it unevenly so the top half slightly overlaps the bottom half. Tuck the overhand under and place the roll seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, forming 2 rows of 9 rolls on each baking sheet. Each roll should just touch it's neighbors, but leave 4" between the rows. Step 3: Bake the Rolls Bake the rolls for about 18 minutes, until browned; rotating the baking sheets for top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking. Immediately brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Transfer the rolls to a rack and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. To reheat, toast in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. BAKE AHEAD: the fully formed unbaked rolls can be frozen for up to one month. Bake from frozen.

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