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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 focaccia bread with the sweet, nostalgic flavors of jam-filled donuts. Soft, airy focaccia dough is infused with raspberry preserves both before and after baking, then finished with a sweet confectioners’ sugar glaze. Perfectly golden and generously filled, this treat combines the comfort of freshly baked bread with the indulgence of a jelly donut for a unique and irresistible dessert or snack.

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, approx. 12–16 oz)

For the Glaze:

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

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water (105-115°F) and sugar. Whisk by hand until sugar dissolves completely. Add active dry yeast, whisk again until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. If no bubbles, the yeast is likely expired and you should start over with fresh yeast.
  2. Make Dough: Attach a dough hook to the mixer. Add bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed until a sticky dough forms and ingredients are well incorporated but not over-mixed.
  3. First Rise: Coat a large mixing bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil. Transfer dough to the oiled bowl, spread a bit more olive oil on the surface of the dough with your hands. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot (like a sunny window) for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare Pan and Second Rise: Grease a 9×13 metal baking pan with 2 tbsp olive oil using a silicone brush. Transfer dough to the pan, fold it in thirds over itself a couple of times, flipping to coat with oil and lightly knead for gluten development. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again in a warm spot for another hour, until doubled and spread to edges of pan.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over the dough. Use your fingers to poke deep holes all over the surface to create pockets and bubbles. Spread about 1/4 cup raspberry preserves gently over the dough, making sure some gets into the grooves made by poking.
  6. Bake the Focaccia: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the surface is golden brown and bread is cooked through.
  7. Fill with More Jam: Immediately after baking, use a large straw to poke approximately 35 deep holes into the warm bread. Use a small spoon to fill each hole generously with raspberry preserves so the jam melts into the bread from the residual heat.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools slightly, combine confectioners’ sugar and whole milk with an electric hand mixer, adding milk one tablespoon at a time until the icing is thin enough to spread but thick enough to harden when set.
  9. Glaze the Focaccia: Spread the icing over the top of the focaccia. For an extra glazed experience, once the icing on top sets, carefully flip the bread onto a wire rack and glaze the bottom as well.
  10. Serve: Cut the focaccia into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure your yeast is fresh and active for a proper rise; old yeast will prevent the dough from rising.
  • Room temperature or slightly warm water is key to activating yeast without killing it.
  • The olive oil not only adds flavor but helps keep the dough moist and tender.
  • The large straw used to poke holes post-baking helps infuse the jam deep into the focaccia for a gooey interior.
  • Adjust icing consistency by adding milk slowly to achieve the desired spreadability and firmness.
  • Using a wire rack for glazing the bottom prevents sogginess and mimics the authentic donut glaze experience.

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