Parker House Rolls

Name: Parker House Rolls
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 36
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 cup whole milk; 1 large egg, room temperature; Flaky sea salt; Vegetable oil (for bowl); 1 (Â¼-oz.) envelope active dry yeast (about 2Â¼ tsp.); Â¼ cup vegetable shortening; 1Â½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt; 3Â½ cups (438 g) all-purpose flour, plus more; Â¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

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Soft, buttery, golden brown Parker House rolls are a classic. Learn how to make the iconic folded dinner rolls with tips for shaping, and make-ahead prep.

By: The Fannie Farmer Baking Book (via Bonappetit)

Original Publish: Oct 3, 2012

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Cook: 25 minutes

Yields: Makes 36

Instructions

Whisk one Â¼-oz. envelope active dry yeast (about 2Â¼ tsp.) and Â¼ cup warm water (110Â°â115Â°) in a small bowl; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

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