Parker House roll facts for kids
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| Type | Bread roll |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Created by | Parker House Hotel |
| Main ingredients | Flour, milk, butter or margarine, eggs, sugar |
A Parker House roll is a special type of bread roll. It's made by flattening a ball of dough. Then, the oval-shaped dough is folded in half.
These rolls are usually very buttery and soft. They also have a slightly sweet taste. Their outside is often a bit crispy. They are made with milk, which helps make them so soft.
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The Story of Parker House Rolls
Where Did Parker House Rolls Come From?
Parker House rolls were first made in the United States. They were invented at the famous Parker House Hotel. This hotel is located in the city of Boston. The rolls first appeared around the 1870s.
The Legend of Their Creation
There are a few fun stories about how these rolls were invented. Most of the stories involve a pastry cook. This cook was supposedly very angry one day. They threw some unfinished rolls into the oven. This rough handling gave the rolls their unique, dented shape.
Parker House Rolls in Cookbooks
The recipe for Parker House rolls became very popular. It started showing up in cookbooks in the 1880s. A famous cookbook author, Fannie Farmer, included a recipe for them. Her recipe was in her 1896 book. It was called the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.
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