Food
Parker House Rolls
These classic sweet and buttery Parker House Rolls go great with honey butter.
By Yankee Magazine|Nov 22 2021|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan
These classic sweet and buttery Parker House Rolls go great with honey butter.
By Yankee Magazine|Nov 22 2021|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan
Have wonderful memories of these rolls and would like to make them myself. As I use instant dry yeast in my baking, how is two packages of dry yeast equivalent to the loose yeast?
Caryl, the amounts of instant and active dry will be the same. The only adjustment might be if you were using an old recipe that called for a specific measurement of yeast (e.g., tablespoon of yeast) or if you were using a recipe that was written for fresh yeast. Those recipes you might have to adjust.
The measurements for instant & active dry yeast are the same. The only differences is 1) it’s best to “proof” active dry yeast by adding it to the water with a small amount of sugar and letting it sit for 15 mins or until bubbly/foamy 2) it may take a touch more time to rise, so be prepared to give it a few more minutes than the recipe states. HTH!
Remember them home made at every holiday with a rib roast
For 27 years. I lived in Washington, DC, and how I missed Parker House rolls! Every restaurant I went to, including the one at the Kennedy Center, served the same small, round, rock-hard rolls. Any leftover rolls would had served very well if the Washington Capitals had ever run out of hockey pucks. I struggled with breaking those hard rolls apart, and trying to chew the hard crusts, while dreaming of soft, tasty, buttery Parker House rolls. Now I’m home in New England again, and can have the best rolls ever invented, whenever I want. Heavenly!
Charlotte-I know what you mean! The Heidelberg Bakery in Arlington, Va. has been making Parker House Rolls for over 50+ years, and I still drive from Fairfax, Va. to buy them–plus their other items are super delicious! Am glad that you back where you can get the things you really enjoy–plus–living here–although a lifelong Virginian (who really loves New England) is getting on my nerves—I am considering a big change!
Does the recipe use “all purpose” flour? And if I don’t have mixer can I do by hand? Thx. I love Parker house rolls!!!
They did not have electric mixers in the 1870s so – Yes
Are there any tips if I make them a day ahead to keeping them fresh? are there any tips to freezing, thawing and warming? Georgia 11/15/18
Yes you can freeze the rolls after baking!
They freeze well.
Can these rolls be frozen? If not can they be made ahead and kept in the frig?
I have been making these for years but have been unsure about how to freeze them. Can I make the dough ahead and freeze it to bake on thanksgiving day?
I’ve been making these lovely, buttery, delicious rolls for years now. They ate a staple at our family’s Thanksgiving feast, or even just Sunday dinner with the family. If you are surfing for reviews, let me encourage you to make these! You won’t regret it! Best ever! ????
Oops! Didn’t mean to add question marks to my review! ????
Can you put these in refrig overnight and then let rise when you want to bake the next day, or it will rise in the refrigerator? Would be a time saver over the holidays..thanks!
To everyone who asked if the dough could be refrigerated overnight but never received an answer…the answer is yes. Just take them out and bring them back to room temperature before putting in the oven. You can also freeze the uncooked dough. Shape each roll as instructed, wrap well and freeze. Thaw in the fridge and then bring to room temperature before you put in the oven.
Im sticking mine in oven now
Im not very good ar baking
Furdt time w PHR s But Ive had HI Big Island PHRs and Here in Tedmo d WA . A bakery makes them 2 times a year ONLY !!
Ill let you know if I did well :))
*REDMOND WASH
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You will never know how thrilled I am, to have found this recipe. My Grandmother was a phenomenal cook/baker, she made Parker House Rolls often, not just holidays. We would devour them like cookies, they were so delicious. I followed the recipe, have to admit it took several hours, but the final product was just like my Grandmother’s. Miss her so much, but felt very close to her today. THANK YOU for sharing.
I did the same! Been making these every Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas for years now! They remind me so much of a sister who made these for special occasions. The recipe is flawless! They come out PERFECT EVERY TIME! I’d make them more often but, everyone is counting calories in my family these days. We’ll be having them tonight for a Special Birthday! Just about to go into the oven! Yum! I can taste them now! ♥️♥️