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Crispy Roasted Garlic and Herb Parker House Rolls

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These Parker House rolls feature a crispy roasted garlic and herb crust with a tender, buttery inside, perfect for dinner and cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 whole garlic bulb, roasted until soft and caramelized
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted for brushing
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool, then mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste.
  2. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, softened butter, eggs, and half of the roasted garlic paste. Knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic, slightly tacky but not sticky. Adjust with flour or milk if needed.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread remaining roasted garlic paste evenly, sprinkle fresh herbs, then cut into 12 equal squares.
  6. Fold each square in half to form a half-moon shape, pinch edges lightly, and arrange seam side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  7. Cover loosely and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt butter and mix with mashed roasted garlic and chopped herbs. Brush generously over rolls, sprinkle sea salt flakes, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let rolls cool in pan for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

If rolls brown too fast, tent with foil during last 10 minutes. Don’t skip the second rise for airy softness. Roasting garlic low and slow is key to mellow flavor. Brush herb butter again after baking for extra shine and richness.

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