Fluffy Homemade Parker House Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted, optional