Parker House Rolls

1/2 cup milk

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
additional butter, melted, for brushing
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
6 cups flour

Heat milk in small saucepan; bring to a simmer.  Stir in butter and sugar; let cool.

In mixer bowl with dough hook attachment, dissolve yeast in warm water; let sit until foamy.

Add milk mixture, eggs, salt, and 1/2 of flour to yeast mixture; mix until smooth.  Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until smooth ball forms.

Remove dough from bowl and knead by hand on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.  Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 60-70 minutes.

Punch down dough and shape into desired shapes.  Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.  Cover again and let rise until doubled, about 30-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Bake rolls about 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

From the kitchen of Bobby Flay ("Boy Meets Grill")
Photo credits:  www.ginnymccormackcooks.com