Beast Restaurant's Parker House Rolls

25 mins Prep Time

15 mins Cook Time

Written By

Robin Winship

Beast, king of comfort food, is known for doling out decadent plates of fried chicken sandwiches smothered in gravy, fried gnocchi with ragu and bone marrow with snail marsala.

The restaurant, like many others, has shut its doors due to COVID-19, leaving many of us missing hearty brunches at the King West outpost. If you're looking to bring a little comfort into your home, make these warm and buttery parker house rolls, thanks to Beast's original recipe.

If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @beasttoronto!

Ingredients

57g fresh yeast
200ml milk
280ml water
820g AP flour
57g sugar
22g fine salt
110g soft unsalted butter
1/4 cup soft butter for brushing

Directions

5 Steps

Step 1

In a stand mixer, mix first 7 ingredients on low with dough hook for 4 minutes.
Step 2

Remove from bowl and flatten dough by hand on a lightly floured surface.
Step 3

Cut pieces with a bench scraper or tear with hands and weigh out to 31-34 grams.
Step 4

Roll by hand into smooth balls.
Step 5

Using a meatloaf pan or similar baking pan, spray with nonstick. 10 balls to a pan. Place in pan and brush soft butter on top, cover and place in a warm spot (inside a turned off oven with light on). Proof until double in size. Bake in a convection at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.