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Parker House rolls snuggled together on a baking sheet bake into a single loaf you won't even need a knife to serve. Just break off individual rolls from these herb loaves, and tuck a sliver of ham or turkey inside. Ingredients:
4 cups bread flour, divided |
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes rapid-rise yeast |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon garlic salt |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1/3 cup butter |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons minced onion |
garnish: fresh thyme |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and garlic salt in a large mixing bowl; stir well.
2. Combine milk and 1/3 cup butter in a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 120° to 130°, stirring often.
3. Gradually add hot milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring well. Add eggs; beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 6 to 8 minutes). Shape into a ball. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
5. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, herbs, and onion; stir well. Set aside.
6. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half. Roll half of dough to 1/4 thickness; cut with a 4 round cutter.
7. Spread 2 teaspoons herb butter on tops of dough rounds; fold in half, bringing bottom within 1/4 of top half, allowing herb butter to peak through top. Place half-moons upright next to each other on a greased baking sheet.
8. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and herb butter, making a second loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
9. Bake at 375° for 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush loaves with remaining herb butter. Garnish, if desired.
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