PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
Makes 64 Rolls
These lunch or dinner rolls are an American classic, beloved by many
generations for their light, buttery flavor.
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large all-purpose potato, peeled, diced, boiled, and riced
61/2-7 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 In a small bowl, combine sugar, 1/2 cup luke warm water (105° -115°F),
and yeast. Stir to dissolve and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2 In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water and milk to
boil. Transfer to a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer
with paddle attached, add salt and 3 tablespoons melted butter, then let
cool 10 minutes. At medium speed, mix in potato, 2 cups flour, and egg,
beating for 1 minute after each addition. Add yeast mixture and beat 1
minute. If using an elec tric mixer, insert dough hook. Add 4 1/2 cups
remaining flour and beat 3 to 5 minutes, adding as much of remaining flour
as necessary to make a soft, manageable dough.
3 Butter a 5-quart bowl. Shape dough into a ball, add to bowl, and turn to
coat. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm, draft free place
50 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4 Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured work surface, and divide
into 4 equal pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll into an 8 x
l0-inch rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter,
cut into 12 rounds, then gather scraps, roll out, and cut 4 more rounds.
Brush each with melted butter and then, using a ruler or the blunt side of a
knife, crease each along the center and fold, stretching the top half so it
covers the bottom half. Pinch edges to seal.
5 Lightly grease baking sheets. Place rolls on baking sheets and brush tops
with remaining butter. Cover with towel and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat
oven to 350°F. Bake 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or transfer to a
wire rack to cool.
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