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Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia Recipe

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Enjoy the delightful fusion of a classic jam donut and Italian focaccia bread with this Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia recipe. Combining the airy, olive oil-enriched focaccia dough with pockets of sweet raspberry preserves and a luscious confectioners’ sugar glaze, this treat is perfect as a unique dessert or snack. The process involves yeast activation, double rising, baking, and a final glazing step to create a soft, flavorful bread with generous jam fillings in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the bread dough:

  • 1 3/4 cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp olive oil, divided

For the filling:

  • 1 jar raspberry preserves (Bonne Maman or similar, about 12–16 oz)

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–4 tbsp whole milk (or as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 3/4 cups warm water (105-115°F) and 2 tsp sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add 1 packet active dry yeast and whisk again. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly and foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the Dough: Attach the dough hook to your stand mixer. Add 2 cups bread flour, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and 2 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed until a sticky dough forms and the ingredients are fully incorporated but not over-mixed.
  3. First Rise of Dough: Coat a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer the sticky dough to the bowl and drizzle a bit more olive oil on top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot (like a sunny window) for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Prepare and Second Rise in Pan: Preheat a 9×13 metal baking pan by greasing with 2 tablespoons olive oil using a silicone brush. Gently transfer the risen dough into the pan and fold it over itself in thirds a few times, flipping as needed to coat with oil and knead slightly. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rise in the same warm spot for another hour until doubled and spread to the pan edges.
  5. Ready the Dough for Baking with Jam: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the dough. Using your fingers, create deep holes all over the dough surface to form pockets. Spoon about 1/4 cup raspberry preserves evenly across the dough, letting some fill the grooves.
  6. Bake and Fill with Raspberry Preserves: Bake the focaccia for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and immediately poke about 35 deep holes with a large straw or similar tool. While the bread is still warm, spoon raspberry preserves into each hole generously, allowing the residual heat to help the jam melt into the bread.
  7. Prepare and Glaze the Focaccia: After the bread cools slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing 2 cups confectioners’ sugar with 2-4 tablespoons whole milk using an electric hand mixer. Add milk gradually until the glaze is smooth and spreadable but will harden upon setting. Spread the glaze over the top of the bread. For an extra glazed effect, let the top set, then carefully flip the bread onto a wire rack and coat the bottom as well. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the yeast is fresh and active for proper dough rising; if the yeast doesn’t foam after activation, use new yeast.
  • Use warm water between 105-115°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Focaccia dough should be sticky but manageable; avoid over-mixing to keep texture light.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead by hand until sticky and well combined.
  • The jam filling can be adjusted to your sweetness preference; raspberry preserves are suggested for a classic flavor.
  • Use a large straw or similar tool to create uniform holes for jam filling after bake.
  • Glazing both top and bottom enhances the donut-like sweetness and authenticity.
  • This recipe yields a large, rich focaccia bread that can serve as a decadent dessert or a snack for about 8-10 servings, depending on portion size.

Keywords: Jam Donut Focaccia, Raspberry Focaccia, Sweet Focaccia Bread, Dessert Bread, Homemade Focaccia, Jam Filled Bread, Glazed Bread

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