Gut Friendly Classic Parker House Rolls
Soft, pillowy, and brushed with melted butter at every stage, these rolls are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before dinner is even served. The dough comes together with simple, wholesome ingredients — whole milk, egg, real butter, and flour — nothing processed or hard to track down. For anyone focused on keeping their gut happy, knowing exactly what goes into your bread matters, and this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with no hidden additives or preservatives to worry about. The classic fold technique creates layers that stay tender and light, which means you're getting a genuinely satisfying roll without anything heavy or hard to digest. Letting the dough rise properly and working the butter in gradually are the two moves that make all the difference in texture. A final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven and a pinch of flaky sea salt take these from great to absolutely irresistible. Bake them once and they'll become a permanent part of your rotation.
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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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