Parker House Roll

Invented by the Parker House Hotel during the 1870s, the Parker House roll is a butter-rich, soft, and delicate bread roll that is tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. An interesting fact is that these bread rolls are somewhat sweet, which has been a feature of American rolls during the 19th century. Before baking, the oval pieces of dough are folded in half and dipped in butter. However, the dough can be cut into triangles and shaped into crescents, or cut into strips and braided.