Do you know that you can make the softest Parker house rolls from frozen? The process is easy, and perfect for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, or Christmas! Just grab a bag of Bridgford’s frozen dough on your next grocery trip, and the best frozen yeast rolls will be ready when you are. It’s so simple and easy that you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to serve them.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- It saves so much time!
The holidays are busy enough – Making yeast rolls with frozen dough makes your meal prep that much easier. No messing around with mixing and rising fresh dough. Just pan them up and bake! - The flavor and texture are just as good as homemade.
Why Bridgford is a Favorite?
It is no surprise that we love using store-bought Bridgford Ready-Dough® and frozen Parker house rolls dough. After all, we have over a dozen frozen bread dough recipes right here on The Feathered Nester.
All of the prep is taken care of, and they use quality, non-GMO ingredients.
We use frozen Parker House and Ready-Dough all year round.
It is so convenient to grab a few frozen doughs from the bag and let them thaw and rise during the day. Then pop them into the oven to bake at dinnertime. You’ll have old-fashioned freshly baked dinner rolls, just like grandma’s, for the dinner table.
Making Easy Yeast Rolls with Frozen Dough
Making it from frozen is as easy as thawing, rising, and baking. Like you, we are always looking for time-saving strategies for holiday dinner prep and family dinners.
How to Defrost Frozen Parker House Rolls Dough
You might be wondering how long frozen dough takes to thaw. Well, it can be as quick as 1-2 hours! Or, if it’s easier for you, allow them to thaw, then cover them and let them rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Those are the traditional methods. See below for how to thaw and rise fast.
We prefer to let the frozen dinner roll dough rise in the fridge overnight. To do this, place the frozen rolls on an oil-sprayed casserole dish or baking sheet to defrost.
Spray the plastic wrap with non-stick cooking spray on the side that will touch the dough. Don’t skip this step or you’ll wind up with a sticky mess.
Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight or for 8 – 10 hours. The dough will be thawed and should be about double in size.
Another way to defrost your frozen dough is to thaw it on the countertop.
Place the frozen yeast rolls in an oil-sprayed casserole dish or sheet pan to thaw.
Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking oil on the side facing the dough. Don’t skip this last step or you’ll wind up with a sticky mess.
Let defrost for 1-2 hours. The thawed bread dough should still be cold but soft to the touch.
Rising Parker House Rolls for Baking
Let thawed dough rise for 1-2 hours on the countertop in a warm location, free of drafts.
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Thawing it fast is as easy as your oven. Add Parkerhouse rolls frozen to your prepared baking sheet or casserole.
Then, set the oven to 100°F. Check every 30 minutes, until you see the dough has thawed. They will be cool to the touch but softened.
Allow an additional 1-2 hours for the Parkerhouse-style rolls to rise until doubled in size.
Baking
Prepare a baking sheet or baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or cover with parchment paper. Evenly space the frozen Parkerhouse Style Rolls about 1-2″ apart.
Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until golden on top.
Brush roll with melted butter or margarine and serve warm.
How to Air Fry
During the holidays, oven space is always at a premium. brine cajun turkey, hams, duck, and slow roasted prime rib all take up so much oven space!
So, make your frozen dinner rolls in the air fryer instead of the oven and free up the oven this year!
Cooking it in the air fryer is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Use a baking pan that allows about 2″ of space on all sides of the air fryer so that hot air can circulate.
- Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and bake for 8-10 minutes, until rolls are golden on top.
Serving Suggestions
These homemade rolls are a terrific addition to everyday meals. Serve them warm with a pat of salt butter, or pair them with homemade soup. For a sweet touch, top them with honey, jam, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. They also make excellent companions for snacks like sandwiches, sliders, and mini burgers. These classic Parker House style rolls aren’t just a treat; they’re a piece of tradition, creating special moments.
Recipes FAQs
Egg wash often appears in pastry and bread recipes and can be used to create a shiny, brown crust or act as an edible glue. An egg wash is a simple mixture of egg and a little water, milk, or heavy cream. You can adjust the egg wash so your baked goods come out as crisp, soft, or shiny as you want them.
Yeast releases gasses when it consumes the sugars in the flour. These gasses get trapped inside the dough by the mesh the gluten makes. This is what causes your bread to be airy and fluffy. This mesh is formed by kneading the dough.
You will find Bridgford’s frozen bread dough and rolls nationwide, at major retailers like Wal-Mart, in the freezer section. Or click on the link here to find where to buy Bridgford’s Ready-dough, Parker house-style rolls, and frozen Monkey Bread.
With these simple directions, your dinner rolls will taste just like freshly baked.
Reheating in the microwave.
Cover the Parker House rolls with a damp, clean paper towel. Then, microwave in 15-second increments (up to 45 seconds total), until just warmed through.
In the oven.
Place it on a sheet pan, and cover it tightly with foil. Bake at 350°F. for 7 to 10 minutes.
Reheating it in an air fryer.
If you’d like, brush a little additional melted butter over them first. Then, wrap them in foil and crimp/seal the edges closed.
If your air fryer has a bake mode, select that, and bake at 300°F. for 7 minutes.
More Frozen Dough Recipes To Love…
- Cinnamon Rolls from Frozen Dough
- Monkey Bread Recipe Frozen Bread Dough
- Pumpkin Bread Bowls
- Pizza Bread Dough Recipe
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Easy Parker House Rolls from Frozen
Equipment
- Baking Sheet - or casserole dish
Ingredients
- 25 ounces Bridgford Parkerhouse Style Rolls thawed *See notes for thawing
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Spray a baking sheet or oven-safe casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Evenly space the frozen Parkerhouse rolls about 1" apart. Follow directions on Bridgford Parkerhouse rolls for thawing rolls or see notes on how to defrost frozen dough.
- When rolls are thawed, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick cooking oil on the side facing the rolls. Let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
Oven-Baked Parkerhouse Rolls
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Bake Parkerhouse Rolls for 10-14 minutes, or until rolls are golden on top.
- Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Air Fryer Parkerhouse Rolls
- Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer's directions. Use a baking pan that allows about 2" of space on all sides of the air fryer so that hot air can circulate.
- Air fry Parkerhouse Rolls at 350ºF for 8-10 minutes, or until rolls are golden on top.
- Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Defrost frozen dough rolls effortlessly in the refrigerator overnight. Place the frozen rolls on an oil sprayed casserole dish or sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking oil on the side facing the dough. Don’t skip this last step, or you’ll wind up with a sticky mess. Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight, or for 8 – 10 hours.
- For a quicker, but just as easy method, defrost the frozen rolls on your counter at room temperature or in the oven at 85º to 100ºF. Place the frozen rolls in an oil sprayed casserole dish or sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking oil on the side facing the dough. Don’t skip this last step or you’ll wind up with a sticky mess. Let defrost for 1-2 hours. The rolls should still be cold but soft to the touch.
- With these simple directions, your dinner rolls will taste just like freshly baked rolls.
Reheating in the microwave.
Cover the Parkerhouse rolls with a damp, clean paper towel. Then, microwave in 15-second increments (up to 45 seconds total), until just warmed through. In the oven.
Place your yeast rolls on a sheet pan, and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350°F. for 7 to 10 minutes. Reheating rolls in an air fryer.
If you’d like, brush a little additional melted butter over them first. Then, wrap them in foil and crimp/seal the edges closed.
If your air fryer has a bake mode, select that, and bake at 300°F. for 7 minutes.
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This post was sponsored by Bridgford Foods. All views are my own and based on my own personal experience using Bridgford’s products.
Harriet Young says
Wow! I couldn’t believe how easy these were! Going to make sure I always have a stash in my freezer.
Carrie Robinson says
I just love how easy these are to make! 🙂 Who doesn’t love a fresh baked roll with dinner??
Sharon says
Wow, your post brings back such memories. I vaguely remember my parents used to buy bread dough that required baking them at home. They were the most delicious dinner rolls. Thanks for sharing your best tips, I need to go shopping!!!