Celery Free Classic Parker House Rolls

Total time2 hr 33 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time18 min

4.6

(3)

Soft, pillowy, and glazed with melted butter, these rolls are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before dinner is even served. The dough comes together with whole milk, egg, and a generous amount of butter kneaded right in, giving each roll that signature tender, slightly rich crumb that makes Parker House rolls so iconic. The folded shape isn't just for looks — it creates a natural pull-apart seam and a buttery pocket inside that makes every bite feel a little indulgent. Because the ingredient list is so straightforward, there's nothing hidden to worry about, and every component is easy to verify at a glance. A final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven and a pinch of flaky sea salt on top takes these from classic to genuinely craveable. Whether you're serving them alongside a holiday roast or a simple weeknight soup, they bring a bakery-level touch to the table with surprisingly approachable technique.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

½ cup whole milk
¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
1 large egg
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces

For brushing

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to steam, about 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool until it is warm to the touch but not hot (around 105–110°F / 40–43°C). Combine the warm milk and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar over the liquid and let stand until foamy and fragrant, about 5–10 minutes.
2
Add the remaining sugar, flour, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 4 minutes.

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