Sister Schuberts Parker House Rolls Food

SISTER SCHUBERT'S PARKER HOUSE ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine yeast and warm water in two cup liquid measuring cup and let stand 5 minutes.
• Combine 4 cups of sifted flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
• Stir in yeast mixture and shortening.
• Add eggs and remaining 1 cup of flour and stir vigorously until well blended.
• Dough will be soft and sticky.
• Brush dough with some of the melted butter and cover loosely.
• Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
• Grease four 8" round cake pans and set aside.
• Sift 3/4 cup of flour in a thick layer evenly over work surface.
• Turn dough out onto surface; it will be soft.
• Sift 1/2 cup of flour evenly over dough.
• Roll dough to 1/2" thickness and brush off excess flour.
• Cut out dough using a floured 2" biscuit cutter.
• Pull each round into an oval, approximately 2 1/2" long.
• Dip one side of oval into melted butter and fold oval in half with buttered side facing out.
• For each pan, place the fold side of 10 rolls against the side of the pan, pressing center fronts of rolls together gently to seal.
• Place 5 rolls in inner circle and 1 in the middle for a total of 16 rolls per pan.
• Cover loosely and let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 400° and bake rolls uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

FANNIE FARMER PARKER HOUSE ROLLS

Steps:

• Whisk yeast and water in small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat milk in small saucepan over medium til just warm. Combine shortening, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Add warm milk; whisk to blend, breaking up shortening into small clumps (it may not melt completely).
• Whisk in yeast mixture and egg. Add flour; stir vigorously with wooden spoon til dough forms. Knead dough with lightly floured hands on lightly floured surface until smooth, 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer to lightly oiled bowl; turn to coat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temp til doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat oven ot 350. Melt butter in small saucepan. Lightly brush a 13x9 dish with some melted butter. Punch down dough, divide into 4 equal pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface into 12x6 rectangle.
• Cut lengthwise into three 2" wide strips; cut each crosswise into three 4x2" rectangles. Brush half of each with melted butter; fold unbuttered side over, allowing 1/4" overhang. Place flat in 1 corner of the dish, folded edge against short side of dish. Add remaining rolls, shingling to form 1 long row. Repeat with remaining dough for 4 rows. Brush with butter; loosely cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 min or up to 6 hours.
• Bake rolls until golden and puffed, 25-35 minutes. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sea salt.