Garlic and Parmesan Dinner Rolls

INGREDIENTS

1 .25 ounce package

active dry yeast

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

white sugar

1 cup

warm water - 100 to 110 degrees F (40 to 45 degrees C)

1 tsp

fine salt

1 tbsp

olive oil

egg

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tbsp

melted butter

2 cloves

garlic, crushed

1/2 cup

freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper, or to taste

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper, or more to taste

2 tbsp

freshly chopped Italian parsley

olive oil for brushing

1/4 cup

freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese