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                        EASY PARKER HOUSE ROLLS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/4   c            Milk -- scalded
  2       ts           Butter or regular margarine
  2       pk           Active dry yeast -- or
    1/4   c            Lukewarm water -- 110 deg. f.
  2       ts           Butter or margarine -- melted
  3       ts           Sugar
    3/4   ts           Salt
  2       ts           Active dry yeast -- bulk
  4 1/2   c            Unbleached flour

 Pour the scalded milk over the sugar, 2 tbls of butter
 and salt in a mixing bowl.  Cool to lukewarm.
 Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to
 dissolve.  Add 2 cups of flour, and the yeast mixture
 to the milk mixture.  Beat, with an electric mixer on
 medium speed, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
 Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to make a
 soft dough, then cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
 Knead the dough a few times on a lightly floured
 surface until it is no longer sticky and roll out to a
 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into rounds, using a floured
 biscuit cutter. Brush the rounds with the remaining 2
 Tbls of melted butter and crease each roll in the
 center with the dull edge of a knife. Fold the rolls
 over on the crease and press the edges together
 lightly.  Place on greased baking sheets and cover.
 Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about
 30 minutes.  Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven
 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from the
 baking sheets and cool on wire racks. NOTE: These
 rolls are almost a must at the Holiday dinners coming
 up shortly. Restaurants and most older cooks make it a
 tradition to serve them.



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