The original recipe from Allrecipes has good directions for making this by hand. I'm using the stand mixer which does the muscle work and cuts down on a lot of the flour mess.

Focaccia

Mix in mixing bowl:
3 c. flour + 2 t. salt
Make a well in the center and add:
1 T. sugar + 2 1/4 t. yeast + 1 1/3 c. warm water
Let stand for 5 minutes. Add:
2 T. oil
Mix at low speed.
Switch to dough hook and begin gradually adding flour. I think I knead in another 1/2 - 1 cup of flour. Until the dough is smooth but still soft.

If the bowl is pretty clean you can use it, or get a clean one. Oil it, and put the dough in, turning once to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a draft-free place until doubled (30-45 min).

Punch dough down. Oil a cookie sheet. Gently press out the dough to 1/2" thick. Drizzle 1 1/2 t. oil over dough. Press the end of a wooden spoon into the dough at 1 1/2" intervals. Sprinkle with Rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

Set dough into cold oven with a pan of hot water underneath. Close oven and let rise until doubled (20-25 min.).

Remove from oven, and preheat to 350°. Bake 20-25 min. until top browns. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

I have a bunch of stuff to post from my mom's birthday dinner. I'll post this one because it's important.

Dinner Rolls and Hamburger Buns

1 egg
7/8 c. milk
4 ½ T. butter, melted
3 T. sugar
¾ t. salt
3 c. flour
1 T. yeast

Add all ingredients to bread machine. Process on dough.

Preheat oven to 400.
For hamburger buns, divide into 8 pieces and flatten on greased cookie sheet.
For dinner rolls, divide into 24 pieces and place in greased 9x13 baking pan.
Cover and raise 20 minutes.
Bake about 10 minutes.
Note: for the hamburger buns, they might need a little more rising time, and if you don’t like them very brown, consider reducing the heat to 375 and cooking a little longer.