Cornmeal Parker House Rolls

Name: Cornmeal Parker House Rolls
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; Optional: Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet, tender rolls have been on every holiday table at her house for as long as I can remember. —Lisa D. Brenner, Harrisburg, Nebraska

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional: Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the sugar, cornmeal and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-10 minutes. Cool to 110°-115°.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add eggs and cornmeal mixture. Beat in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Brush with melted butter.
4. Using the dull edge of a table knife, make an off-center crease in each roll. Fold along crease so the large half is on top; press along folded edge. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks. If desired, serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 137 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.