🥖 Parker House Rolls with Built-In Butter Pockets – November Recipe from Lodge Cast Iron

Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg is sharing a Thanksgiving-ready recipe that brings a classic dinner roll back to the table with a modern twist. The November Recipe of the Month features Parker House Rolls baked in cast iron, complete with flaky salt and the signature butter pocket that makes them memorable.

✨ What Makes These Rolls Special

Parker House Rolls are a traditional favorite, but Lodge Cast Iron‘s version emphasizes the built-in butter pocket-a fold that traps honey butter inside each roll as it bakes. The recipe calls for a honey-butter glaze brushed on before baking, then finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt for texture and flavor contrast. The rolls are baked in a cast iron casserole pan, which distributes heat evenly and creates a golden-brown exterior.

🧑‍🍳 The Recipe at a Glance

The dough combines buttermilk, warm water, active dry yeast, honey, melted butter, eggs, bread flour, and kosher salt. After a 6-8 minute knead in a stand mixer, the dough rises for 1 to 11⁄2 hours until roughly doubled. Bakers then roll the dough into rectangles, brush each piece with honey butter, and fold them slightly off-center to create the signature pocket. The rolls rise again for 30 minutes in the buttered pan before baking at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

🍽️ Why Cast Iron Matters

Lodge Cast Iron has been making heirloom-quality cookware since 1896 from foundries in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Using cast iron for baking rolls-whether a casserole dish or a traditional skillet-ensures even heat distribution and a professional finish. The company’s recipe collection reflects both the durability of their cookware and the tradition of home cooking that cast iron supports across generations.

🗓️ Perfect Timing for the Holiday Table

Shared in early November, this recipe arrives as households begin planning Thanksgiving menus. The rolls can be prepared ahead-dough can be made the day before and shaped rolls can be refrigerated overnight, then brought to room temperature and baked fresh on the holiday. This flexibility makes them practical for busy cooks managing multiple dishes.

The full recipe, including detailed step-by-step directions, is available on Lodge Cast Iron‘s social media channels and website.