Parker House Rolls

Ingredients

• - 4 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/4 cup sugar
• - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• - 1/4 cup water, warmed
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 large egg
• - Additional melted butter for brushing

Directions

1. 1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and milk; let sit until foamy.
2. 2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3. Add yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter; knead until smooth and elastic.
4. 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. 5. Roll out dough into a large rectangle approximately 1/2 inch thick.
6. 6. Cut into squares, brush with melted butter, fold each square in half and place folded side down on a baking sheet.
7. 7. Let rolls rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.
8. 8. Bake at 375F (190C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
9. 9. Brush warm rolls with additional melted butter before serving.