Rosemary Parker House Rolls

Parker House Rolls are a classic recipe that was created by the Parker House Hotel. If you don't believe me, just google "parker house rolls" and be prepared to see many variations on this seemingly specifically named recipe. That's because they are famous, dude. Told you so. Geez. I've made these a few times, and I love them. I think it's because they are made with milk, so they are just a little bit sweet. They are often made by flattening the dough and folding it over into a kind of crescent moon. But I just went with the ol' indent down the middle. Oh, and I added a little rosemary. I added rosemary to a lot of Friendsgiving recipes. I COULDN'T STOP.Rosemary Parker House Rolls, makes 15-18 rolls. Recipe (slightly) adapted from here. 

Needed: 3 tablespoon warm water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 1 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary, 2 cups bread flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 cups flour.

In a small bowl stir together the warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar and the yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. In the meantime stir together the flours and salt. In a small pot melt the butter and add the milk and rosemary until warm. Combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture and flour mixture. I used my stand mixer to knead the dough for about 6 minutes until elastic like. Form a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour. Now divide into 15-18 balls (or crescent moons if you're being all traditional). Place in a buttered baking dish, cover and allow to rise for another 45 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

I baked mine the day before and simply rewarmed them in the oven for 6-7 minutes then brushed with a little butter before serving. Making your yeasted bread a day before a big event can really make your day go smoother, as you won't have to allow for all the proper rising time. Just saying. xo. Emma

Comments

[Eden]

Oh these are a must for Thanksgiving!!

xo eden
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[Sarah]

Looks delicious! And good choice on the rosemary, it makes everything better!!

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[Conny]

Perfect Rolls! I am certain they were just as delicious as they look!

[Sheilly]

I will definitely be making these this weekend! :)

[Rachel Nicole]

These look so amazingly delicious. Gah, I need some. Right now.

xoxo,
Rachel Nicole

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[Jenn Staz]

Ahhh the carbivore in me is drooling! I love the idea of Friendsgiving... the term is relatively new to me somehow even though I'm staring down the road at my own Friendsgiving next week!

[Arevya]

That sound soooooo good <3

[Helen]

mmm, I love freshly baked bread! I think its the best smell in the world no matter what they taste like
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[Catherine]

I am so making those this weekend!

No thanksgiving in England but I'm sure they will go down a treat anyway :) thanks Emma! xo

[The slow pace]

mmm... nice! We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Germany but we will try these recipes for sure!

[Margherita]

Amazing, I hade to make these for Thanksgiving dinner!

[Rosemary]

Those look amazing! I'm having a Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, so I'll definitely have to try that yummy recipe out! Thanks for sharing. http://www.whererosesbloom.wordpress.com

[Anna]

Oh YUM. I'm not making much for our two person Thanksgiving, but I'm feeling like these rolls need to be on the menu! Thank you for sharing!
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[Jessi]

Classic!

[Becky]

I love rosemary too! I have 4 different types growing in my garden. Thanks for another great recipe

Becky
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[Kate @ Revelrey]

Yeast goodness! How fabulous! My family serves sweet potato biscuits instead of rolls for Thanksgiving, but I think I might just have to try these bad boys out.

[Erin]

I giggled at your "I COULDN'T STOP". I have a rosemary plant so that I always have some fresh on hand. Anyhow, I love the recipes you share, but what I love most is the voice you type in. You're a funny one, Emma Chapman. A funny one indeed.

[Kate]

Oh I love rolls! My mouth is practically watering!

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[Ashleigh]

Its a good idea to have something that you can make the day before and just throw in the oven to warm up. Thanksgiving is so overwhelming trying to time out everything.

xx Ashleigh
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[Pauline]

I totally want to try this out for christmas or the next big dinner I host!!