Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia for the Perfect Sweet Brunch

Delightful Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia brings the sweet nostalgia of jam-filled donuts to your brunch table.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Rising Time 2

Total Time 2 42

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 3/4 cups warm water Between 105-115°F
2 tsp sugar Can be replaced with honey
1 packet active dry yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
2 cups bread flour Higher protein content
2 cups all-purpose flour Balancing texture
2 tsp salt Enhances flavor
6 tbsp olive oil Can substitute with melted butter

For the Filling

1 jar raspberry preserves Can use other jams

For the Glaze

2 cups confectioners’ sugar Adjust thickness with whole milk (2-4 tbsp)

Equipment

Stand mixer
Baking pan
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
kitchen towel

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Make the Dough: Add bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt, mix and knead for about 5 minutes.
First Rise: Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover and rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease a 9x13 inch pan, deflate dough and transfer it to the prepared pan.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 425°F 20 minutes before the second rise is complete.
Add Dimples and Jam: Dimple the surface of the dough and spoon raspberry preserves into each dimple.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze and Serve: Cool slightly, fill dimples with more preserves, glaze, and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Tip: Experiment with different jam flavors for a unique touch.

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