Parker House Rolls - Classic American Dinner Rolls - Food Wishes

[@tomg6284]

Dough is in the 1st rise now. Thanks John, you always have good stuff.

[@jippygo]

I can't wait to make these for my 92 yr old Mom on her birthday. She would buy Parker House rolls back in the 50's from a small neighborhhood bakery in Spokane , WA. Always for special occasions. I remember the wonderful smell coming from that white paper bag. Those rolls from my childhood were shaped and layered exactly like these. I believe the only difference was they didn't have the buttered tops. They were baked to light crust with a slightly flour dust on top. Thanks for the wonderful memory. We haven't had these since the 60's.

[@damned_1]

I like the idea of folding dough for the purpose of mini sandwiches 🥹🫶🏽

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

I made these for a family raclette for that reason!! The kids love making sandwhiches

[@abrahams6852]

I just love this guy, wholesome lad who brings wholesome recepies

[@Tyg0re]

My mother makes these every year for Thanksgiving. They're everyone's favorite thing at the meal. She even trades a batch of them for tamales with my brother-in-law's family.

[@MarciaALW]

Now that is a win win.

[@spinningbackspin]

What a great recipe. I can remember eating these as a child in some hotel restaurant. To me, they look like they have a smile on their face.

[@MegInWhispers]

aw, that's so cute! :)

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

Hotel restaurant? I remember a scene in the Sopranos where Paulie Gualtieri and a friend of her -mother- (spoler alert: aunt) are wrestling with each other to steal the Parker house rolls that were put there for the table 😂 He even asks the waiter to wrap them up in cellofane for them to take home 😂

[@richhare3765]

Thank you Chef. I was successful in duplicating your recipe. Recipe amounts created a smooth, supple and easily workable dough. The technique for shaping the rolls provides for a great vehicle for creating a "hinge" which allows the roll to be easily opened and stuffed. Upon cooling on a rack, rolls not for immediate use were placed in a ziplock freezer bag and immediately frozen. Upon thawing naturally or in the microwave x 30 sec. brought them back to a "fresh out of the oven" state. Great recipe for holiday gatherings, parties or pot luck dinners. Thank you for continuing to bring high quality recipes which can be easily replicated by the home cook or baker. Lastly, I used a Kitchenaid Stand mixer and bread flour in lieu of AP flour. From experience I have found that using King Arthur flour for my baking needs has been a game changer because of it higher protein content.

[@fourthgirl]

Oh Chef John! These are my mother's rolls for holiday meals! Arthritis took away her ability to make these without a mixer at age 50. So 10 year old me would be trusted to make the journey on Thanksgiving morning from East Oakland to Neldam's Danish Bakery near Pill Hill and pick up 3 dozen Parker House rolls, pound cake and a decorated cake. They were good, but not mom's.

[@orion8835]

When was this? In the 70’s?

[@fourthgirl]

@@orion8835 Yes.

[@louisaleroux3484]

Merci, merci, merci!!! Yummy!!! My mother made these every Thanksgiving & Christmas...that was about 75 yrs ago. Merry Christmas to you and Michelle. Hugs from France

[@r.mcbride2837]

Hah! RETRO! This is a blast from the past for me. My Mom used to make these for most of her dinner parties. As a hapless kid, I was dragooned into making literally hundreds of these rolls. We're talking the '50's and 60's here. They WERE really good and I ate a lot of them.

[@ren-chats]

I love the comments about taste testing. I’m excited to make these. My grandma made these for every holiday meal. I will enjoy remembering her baking these as I bake them. Thanks

[@phreepoints1637]

Awwww yesss! A baking video from chef while it’s raining, life is good :)

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Chef John thanks for showcasing my favorite type of dinner roll.

[@AlRoderick]

Rolls like this are my Thanksgiving tradition I've been doing for years, but my form factor is a little bit different. I followed a recipe out of an old better homes and gardens cookbook and when I shape I do cloverleaf rolls, so I cut the batch into 54 tiny balls and then put them three at a time into 18 cups on muffin tins, I happen to have a 12 and a six that my mom has had for longer than I've been alive, let them proof brush them with butter and give them 15 to 18 in the oven. We currently have nine people at our Thanksgiving dinner so that's two each, and each one naturally subdivides with three perfect cut surfaces for buttering, they're awesome.

[@ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434]

Ok Mr. Over Achiever 🤗

[@fallenmercury]

@@ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434 There is always a person on every cooking tutorial saying "nice recipe BUTTTT mine is better" then writes a paragraph nobody asked for.

[@ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434]

@@fallenmercury I just want Chef John to get his credit and it seems impossible.

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

I loved cooking with my grandma as a kid

[@mom4vi]

Hello Chef John! These rolls are very versatile. We made 12 regular and 6 big. Sandwiches come out perfect with this bread. The small ones look perfect for when we have tea, probably with nutella and cheese. Thank you for this recipe!

[@ChrisW-17]

My Grandmother was from Boston, home of THE Parker House. My dad said she'd make these rolls for every Sunday dinner and holidays. Love them! By the way, the Parker House is also the originator of Boston Cream Pie!

[@DessertGeek]

Yes! A good dinner roll is a wonderful, wonderful thing. (I also love Lion House Rolls, so now I want to bake both and have a classic dinner roll bake off.)

[@jasonesler2716]

Can’t imagine how amazing the kitchen must smell!!!! ❤

[@mhb32068]

My sister Jacquelyne Harris Baxter was a perfectionist with this recipe. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. RIH. You were our solid Rock. Much Love, You silbings 🎉

[@dbryant4]

I love parker house rolls and am greatly saddened that I never find them at bakeries any more.

[@BillSchafer48]

My oh my! My mouth is watering for these. Now I’ve got to make a batch for sure.

[@shuermarvin577]

Yum yum. Thank you, chef John. I like this recipe. So easy and simple.

[@robertwebster4232]

My mom made these all the time. She was well know for dropping off her rolls to those who needed cheering up. Hers were shaped more like clam with the seem on top. But def the same.

[@aeschafer1]

These look delicious, Chef. My personal dinner roll memories are of my grandma on my dad's side making rolls for holidays; my own mom always bought brown and serve because we were always short on time at Thanksgiving/Christmas, and her mother didn't cook anymore by the time I was born. Grandma always made rolls in a muffin tin and they were probably not quite this rich, but I'm going to try these out for Christmas this year, I think. I'll probably do them in a muffin pan, so they won't be exactly proper Parker House rolls, but I'll bet they're still great.

[@AmyGood]

Looks easy to follow! Thank you chef John for another great recipe ❤ this will definitely work with any meal 🥘

[@pooolB]

Just pre-made a batch of these for Christmas dinner!! I snuck one early though and used the leftover melted butter to dip it, and it was probably the best roll I've ever made. Thanks Chef John!!💕

[@pooolB]

I made them round btw and I did add a bit of honey to the milk/water/yeast mixture (even yeast deserves a lil christmas treat)

[@hanlonn]

fun fact: both Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh spent some time as workers in Parker House Hotel kitchen (where the namesake rolls were developed)

[@jopflah416]

Invented at the Parker House Hotel in Boston in the 1870's. Ho Chi Minh probably ate a few as he worked there in the 1920's. Fannie Farmer had the recipe in an early cookbook. You’re in good company Chef John……

[@jopflah416]

“Created” not “invented”.

[@cisium1184]

It's also where Boston Cream Pie was created.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

These look absolutely amazing 🤤 I need to give these a go. Thank you so much Chef John

[@karenali1223]

These came out perfect so I doubled the recipe 😋👍 thank u chef john

[@laurabenson1278]

Every single one of your videos inspires me!

[@lauriehamilton2436]

These remind me so much of the process of making bao or duck buns, that are steamed....used to make so many of them at my old job. Instead of butter it was duck fat! Yummy! Thanks Chef! Your videos are great!

[@beverlycorn380]

These look delicious! I can’t wait to try them!

[@tinygriffy]

The shape reminds me of a sock puppet ... probably also very cool sweet with apple and cinnamon or pecan caramel. Thanks Chef !

[@garrett6064]

I made these. Amazing recipe.

[@annsalty5615]

My favorite roll. Just FYI, be careful of killing the yeast with too hot milk or water. I learned that the hard way! I would warm the milk, put the butter in to melt along with the sugar and let it seriously cool to room temp first.

[@sheepewe4505]

No need to cool it to room temperature, yeast likes warmth

[@bryanmoraski7005]

Brilliant. Im making these for sure. Thanks Chef.

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I love Parker House rolls.

[@ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434]

I just did the rosemary/honey rolls minus the rosemary and it was sooo soft and yummy

[@markpennebaker3334]

you didn't do that actually, you're a liar, the recipe just dropped

[@sirensongss]

@@markpennebaker3334 different recipe lol

[@ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434]

@@sirensongss Food Wishes has so many video, I still do the cronut recipe from 10 years ago

[@kylebelardo2554]

Made these for my girlfriend a few days ago, says they're her all time favorite rolls. Thanks!

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

YUM‼️ I love Parker House rolls 👏🏻🥰‼️

[@rhondacox4247]

I want to make these rolls. My question is can I make them up to the point before I have to bake them and freeze them or do I bake and freeze for the holidays?

[@donnamarsh3474]

I've eaten at the Parker House in Boston. These rolls are amazing !

[@xucaen]

Can you do a video on where you store all your pots, pans, and appliances? I have about as much cabinet space as anyone else but no room for hardly anything. Would love to get that Kitchen aid but the cabinet where it might fit has 2 All-clad pans and 1 enameled cast iron skillet. I'd love to see where and how you store your pans so they don't get scratched or dented. Love your videos!

[@victoriagreenway6832]

They look so delicious 😋 I've never made them but I always wanted to now I have a good reason!!!😊

[@jamaicanaforeign5326]

This is what we call in Jamaica 🇯🇲 'Coco Bread'. The technique and size differs slightly but it goes well with Jamaican patties or cheese, you can get them with meat or vegetables baked inside that's when we call it 'loaf'.

[@kicker3186]

Patty and coco bread let’s go!

[@LeeShaniquee]

That was my thought at first glance "a CoCo bread that", glad to know I'm not the only one.

[@AltoidJTP]

That sounds lovely!

[@chibiyaten15]

omg you’re making me hungry lol

[@hs-qk9qf]

Got out of my mouth.🤣 Chile, Parker House stole these and called them rolls.😩😒😂🤔🤣

[@sirianrune198]

I used to have dinner rolls all the time. I should start having them again.

[@dadoors1]

I remember making and eating these in 6th grade home ec class. They also taught us a brief history of the recipe.

[@coolcanoechic]

I do believe I’m going to make these this weekend!

[@nancyhowell7735]

I remember my mother making these. She also used the same dough to make cloverleaf rolls.

[@pnabakova]

That is the HARD way to make Parker House rolls. My mom would roll out the whole batch and cut doughnut cutter sized rolls. Pat of butter in the fold of each. Delicious and beautiful.

[@cisium1184]

They make great Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches. Load 'em up with turkey and stuffing and then just dip them right in gravy.

[@MooseMeus]

my grandmother would make these with lard. she has passed away, and honestly i might never have her dinner rolls ever again. they were second to none.

[@ZonalJump97]

I remember the Good Eats variation of the recipe where instead of melted butter, they added a small pat of butter in the middle Would like to see how different that makes it

[@escivencain8653]

My grandma would make something close to these every holiday

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

Brings back a Great memory of a trip to Boston. We wanted to get some Boston Cream Pie, which was originated at the Parker House. So we asked the concierge where to go to get it, and he said, “the pah-kah house”. Being from the Midwest, we didn’t quite understand that South Boston accent…so we said “huh?”, which caused him to ridicule us by mocking our use of the letter R.

[@robbinallan3767]

I have always heard how popular these rolls are. I'm 62 yo and have never seen or had one. I usually make potato or brioche rolls.

[@KuruptNKrunch001]

Hello Chef John! What setting on the mixer did you use to knead the dough? Thanks.

[@sunfiregirl9927yaho]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@rrrrr5102006]

Always a pleasure Chef.

[@Mary9beth]

Hi, my mother used to do these, but she would roll it out like cookie dough and cut it with a glass and then dip it in the butter and put it on the pan.

[@rudyvel]

I might make these for Christmas dinner. I like clover leaf so I'm going to do that.

[@yotube1ful]

Got up early this am and made them so they be teddy for tonight’s dinner. Then didn’t disappoint. I paired them with fillet Mignon, creamed peas and sautéed summer squash …still, the Parker rolls were the star attraction 😊😋

[@milesparris4045]

I'll definitely bake them at 350°. I like my rolls soft on the outside.

[@TheLaserfocused]

I'm very excited to try this! If you don't have a stand mixer, I've heard you can make dough in a food processor using the plastic fins instead of the blades. Would that work with this recipe?

[@littlejoe1st]

ChefJohn what is the model of your Stand Mixer. Also could you do a Video of just your equipment you use ? like all of it.

[@seano1642]

They came out great but a little heavy! I guess I put a little to much butter but, they taste great!🙏🏻 Thanks for the recipe!✌🏻

[@msmaupin]

OK how do you store leftovers? Fridge or freezer? Do they keep? They would be marvelous with ham and cheese stuffing! Thanks John!

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you Chef. Merry Christmas. God Bless and stay safe.

[@lindaw.6274]

Awsome slider buns!!! Yummy!!!

[@bs-vo1ii]

Never heard of them but sounds good, quick

[@HeritageSoapCo]

Hello- thank you for this recipe. Would this be good baked as a loaf of bread as well? I am looking for a good sandwich bread.

[@delisebomer8654]

Thank you! 😘😋

[@sigma_six]

"Man does that feel good... it almost feels too good..." LOLOL~!!

[@tomm5780]

Wood you consider sprinkling some sea salt after the butter washing?

[@KayLoo202]

If I wanted to freeze the rolls before baking, do I freeze them before or after the second rise?

[@MsSANDRA1024]

Chef, why didn’t you have the yeast get frothy first? I’m learning still. Thank you

[@jamaicanaforeign5326]

Yesterday I was degassing a lot, must be the ice cream I ate🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tips102000]

so good

[@RedJoker9000]

Never ate a dinner roll growing up, or even now. Surprises many. I would want something with it. Yet always see it eaten plain

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

May I please have a link to that sheet pan, Sir?

[@tzisorey]

Hmm, might try making long roll version of these for sandwiches or hotdog....

[@Klink52]

Question, after de-gassing and forming a dough ball, can the dough be refrigerated and baked the next day?

[@jamesmoe]

What size sheet pan is that??

[@lindainparis7349]

I’m thinking of making these half-size for appetizers ; smoked salmon cream cheese/ liver pate fig jam/caramelized onion Gorgonzola. Any idea if cooking time changes?

[@BadNewsLexis]

I came here for the Paulie Walnuts references…. Thank you Soprano fans you guys don’t disappoint.. thanks for the vid Chef.

[@orion8835]

Naturally there a zillion other breads to serve with dinner. That said PH rolls are just so eggy delicious they still make my eyeballs roll back with pleasure even seeing them.

[@garrett2439]

"There's no substitute for natural light" This right here is the how we know John is a youtuber, not a filmmaker.

[@maurcamo06]

"These parker house rolls, they belong to my MA... *snaps fingers* wrap these up, cellophane"

[@seano1642]

I mixed everything in the mixer bowl except the flour, I added the flour last! I'll let ya know if they came out ok!😂🤪✌🏻😎

[@USA047]

Pauly walnuts. Those are my ma’s Parker house rolls !

[@episodesglow]

You hear that T?

[@hoochpandersnatch5627]

Wrap these up will ya, cellophane

[@FutureCommentary1]

2:26 Thank you for not using plastic wrap. I was actually holding my breath waiting to see how you'd cover the bowl. A plate works just fine indeed. :)

[@wizziboo]

What is wrong with plastic wrap ?

[@juliac6256]

@@wizziboo its bad for the environment

[@cynt1111]

look lovely

[@Hard-Ticket]

Good one John

[@robr.3679]

Another great video! Stick Toffee Pudding next, please!

[@asquithmainlines699]

This recipe is remarkably close to a brioche dough which is of course from France. So this is probably an adaptation from french immigrants after they came to North America. They look really good though.

[@hansdampf4055]

As a non-native of the Anglican-speaking world, I first thought of English scones when it came to ingredients. But the form is different here. My English is not the best now, but, if I have understood correctly, these "rolls" are covered with leftovers of sausage, cheese, etc. So butter and jam with tea would also be conceivable?

[@endlessoul]

I love ROLLS

[@lindainparis7349]

You say de-gas the dough, in my childhood in UK we used to say “knock back the dough”, which sounded sort of satisfying….

[@clairewright8153]

Hi chef, can I use less sugar, Im trying to cut down.