Parker House Rolls

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   In bowl of heavy-duty mixer combine warm water, sugar and yeast.

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   Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

3. 3

   Melt butter in glass bowl in microwave.

4. 4

   Add milk and heat to lukewarm (no hotter than 110u00b0).

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   Add milk mixture to yeast mixture.

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   Put on dough hook.

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   Add bread flour and salt and combine well.

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   Add all-purpose flour slowly until dough forms a slightly sticky ball.

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   Continue to knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes longer, adding in more all-purpose flour if dough gets too sticky.

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    Place ball in a greased or buttered bowl.

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    Turn to coat with butter.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about an hour or until doubled.

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    Butter a 13- x 9-inch baking pan.

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    Divide dough into about 20 pieces.

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    Form into smooth balls and place in 5 rows in pan.

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    Cover loosely and let rise until doubled again (about 45 minutes).

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    Make a deep crease down center of each roll using a spatula.

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    Let rise, covered, another 15 minutes.

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    Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

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    Melt 2 tablespoons butter.

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    Brush tops of rolls.

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    Bake in center of oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.