# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon instant yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Mac and Cheese Filling
07 - 1 cup elbow macaroni
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garlic Butter
16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
19 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in warm water and olive oil until a soft dough forms.
02 - Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
03 - Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until mixture thickens, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cheddar, parmesan, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Fold in cooked macaroni and cool to room temperature.
04 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 16 equal portions. Flatten each piece into a disc shape.
05 - Place a heaping tablespoon of mac and cheese filling in the center of each dough disc. Pinch edges together to seal and roll into a ball. Arrange seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush the dough balls with olive oil. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
07 - While the dough balls bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Generously brush hot dough balls with garlic butter immediately after removing from oven.
08 - Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parmesan and parsley.
