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Homemade Raspberry Jam Donut Focaccia Recipe

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This Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia is a delightful fusion of classic Italian focaccia with the sweet, nostalgic flavors of a jam donut. Soft, airy bread pockets studded with generous dollops of raspberry preserves and topped with a sweet glaze create a unique dessert bread perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Bread Dough

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

Filling

  • 1 jar raspberry preserves (Bonne Maman or similar)

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 the warm water (105-115°F) and sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the active dry yeast and whisk again until combined. Allow the yeast mixture to sit for 5 minutes until it bubbles, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Make the dough: Attach a dough hook to your stand mixer. Add the bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed until a sticky dough forms, ensuring ingredients are well combined but not over-mixed.
  3. First rise: Coat a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer the sticky dough to this bowl and brush a bit more olive oil on the dough surface to prevent drying. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for about one hour or until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Prepare the pan and second rise: Grease a 9×13 metal baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil using a silicone brush. Gently transfer the risen dough to the pan and fold it in thirds over itself a couple of times, flipping to coat with oil and lightly knead for even gluten development. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rise for another hour until doubled and stretched to the pan edges.
  5. Preheat and prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough in the pan. Use your fingers to poke deep holes all over the dough’s surface, creating pockets and bubbles for the jam filling. Spoon about 1/4 cup of raspberry preserves over the dough, letting some fill the holes.
  6. Bake the focaccia: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the surface is golden brown and the bread is fully cooked through.
  7. Add jam filling after baking: Once out of the oven and still warm, use a large straw to poke about 35 deep holes all over the bread. Use a small spoon to fill each hole generously with additional raspberry preserves, allowing the jam to melt into the warm bread.
  8. Prepare and apply glaze: As the bread cools slightly, combine the confectioners’ sugar with whole milk using an electric hand mixer. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the icing reaches a spreadable but thick consistency that will harden when set. Spread the glaze over the top. For an added treat, once the top is set, carefully flip the bread onto a wire rack and glaze the bottom as well to mimic a classic donut glaze.
  9. Serve: Cut the jam-filled focaccia into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure yeast is fresh and water is in the proper temperature range (105-115°F) for optimal rising.
  • Using a stand mixer with a dough hook will make kneading easier but the dough can also be mixed and kneaded by hand.
  • The use of olive oil in and on the dough contributes to a tender texture and crisp crust.
  • Poking holes with a straw after baking allows the jam to infuse deeply into the focaccia, enhancing flavor with each bite.
  • Adjust milk quantity in glaze to achieve the desired consistency; too thin will run off, too thick will not spread well.
  • For a true donut feel, glazing both top and bottom is recommended but optional.
  • This bread is best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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