Description

Jam Donut Focaccia is a delightful brunch treat combining airy, fluffy focaccia bread with a luscious jam filling, topped with a sweet glaze. This recipe delivers a unique twist on traditional focaccia, offering warm, gooey pockets of raspberry preserves baked into a soft, golden dough. Perfect for brunch gatherings, it’s customizable with your favorite jam flavors and can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dough

1¾ cups Warm Water (105-115°F)
2 tsp Sugar (optional if using instant yeast)
1 packet Active Dry Yeast (check freshness)
2 cups Bread Flour (can substitute with all-purpose flour)
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Salt (enhances flavor)
6 tbsp Olive Oil (divided)

For the Filling

1 jar Raspberry Preserves (feel free to swap for other jams like strawberry or apricot)

For the Glaze

2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
2–4 tbsp Whole Milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly, activating the yeast for proper dough rise.
Mix Dough: Using a stand mixer, combine the bubbly yeast mixture with bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes until a sticky dough forms, ensuring thorough blending and gluten development.
First Rise: Lightly grease another bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough into this bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm environment until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air bubbles, then transfer into the prepared pan. Cover loosely and let it rise again for about 1 hour.
Preheat Oven: Set the oven to preheat at 425°F during the second rise to ensure readiness for baking.
Shape and Fill Dough: After the second rise, create deep dimples all over the dough surface using your fingers. Generously spread raspberry preserves over the dough, allowing some jam to settle into the dimples for sweet, gooey pockets.
Bake: Place the filled dough into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the top turns a golden brown. Optionally, add more preserves after removing from the oven for extra sweetness.
Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk until smooth and drizzle-ready, adjusting milk quantity as needed for desired consistency.
Serve: Cut the focaccia into squares, drizzle generously with the prepared glaze, and serve fresh to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and fluffy.

Notes

Store leftovers wrapped in plastic or airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Freeze unglazed focaccia in an airtight freezer bag for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat slices in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to restore fluffiness.
Add glaze only after thawing if freezing to preserve texture and flavor.
Ensure water temperature is between 105-115°F to avoid killing the yeast.
Allow sufficient rising time for the dough to double in size for best texture.
Create deep dimples to hold jam and prevent it from running off during baking.
Experiment with different jam flavors or add citrus zest to the glaze for variation.
For a dairy-free glaze, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk.
Check yeast freshness if dough isn’t rising properly and try warming the rising environment if needed.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Jam Donut Focaccia, sweet focaccia, brunch recipes, raspberry preserves focaccia, baked jam bread, homemade focaccia, sweet bread, brunch dessert