Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia: Sweet Bliss For Brunch Lovers
The Best Jam Donut Focaccia is a sweet, pillowy focaccia bread filled with fruity jam and finished with a delicious glaze. Perfect for brunch tables, coffee breaks, and homemade bakery desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 2 minutes (including rising time)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
1.75 cups warm water (105–115°F)
2 teaspoons sugar (optional if using instant yeast)
1 packet active dry yeast
2 cups bread flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 jar raspberry preserves (or preferred jam)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2–4 tablespoons whole milk (as needed for glaze)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
In a stand mixer bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until a sticky dough forms.
Grease a large bowl with a little olive oil and transfer the dough into it. Cover with a towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it into the prepared pan. Fold the dough gently to coat with oil. Cover loosely and allow it to rise again for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) while the dough finishes its second rise.
Once risen, use your fingers to poke deep dimples into the dough. Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the top, allowing some jam to sink into the dimples.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown. Remove from the oven and add a little extra jam on top if desired.
In a bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and milk until you reach a smooth glaze consistency.
Once the focaccia has cooled slightly, drizzle or spread the glaze over the top.
Slice into squares and serve fresh.
Notes
Ensure the water temperature is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
You can substitute raspberry preserves with strawberry, apricot, or blueberry jam.
For extra donut flavor, lightly dust the top with additional powdered sugar after glazing.
This focaccia is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
