PARKER HOUSE ROLLS (BREAD MACHINE VERSION)

Parker House Rolls (Bread Machine Version) image

This recipe was adapted from an old recipe from many years gone by. These buttery rolls are sure to please your family on holidays or anytime.

Provided by DonnaTMann

Time 2h48m

Yield 12-18 Rolls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups bread flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup butter, softened, Do Not Use Margarine*
1 large egg (Whisked)
3/4 cup water (120F*)
2 tablespoons water (120F*)

Steps:

Directions Add water, 1/4 cup butter, egg, salt, bread flour, sugar and yeast to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer.
Select dough/manual cycle.
Meanwhile, put 1/4 cup butter in baking pan.
Melt butter over low heat.
Tilt pan to grease bottom.
When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to lightly floured surface.
Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick.
With floured 2 3/4-inch round cutter, cut dough into circles.
Holding dough circle by the edge, dip both sides into melted butter in pan; fold in half.
Arrange folded dough in rows in pan, each nearly touching the other.
Knead trimmings together; re-roll and cut more rolls.
Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place about 45 minutes, or until doubled.
Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven 15 to 18 minutes, or until done.
Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.
Brush With additional butter if desired.
Makes approximately.
12-18 rolls. At 4 rolls each calories = 154.
I've made the mistake of using margarine in this recipe and ended up with flat rolls even after a good raise due to the water content in some margarines. Best Wishes and Enjoy! The original recipe is more than 30 years old.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 805.4, Carbohydrate 84.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 11.7