Jam Donut Focaccia
Soft focaccia with sweet jam pockets, finished with melted butter and sugar for a bakery-style treat. Ideal for dessert or brunch, offering a shareable and fluffy delight.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup strawberry or raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and press dough gently into it.
- Use your fingers to poke dimples evenly across the surface of the dough.
- Spoon small dollops of jam into the dimples and swirl lightly with a toothpick.
- Cover and allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes for a second rise.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the focaccia for 22 to 25 minutes until golden.
- Brush the hot focaccia with melted butter and sprinkle generously with sugar. Optionally dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve warm, perfect alongside coffee or milk.
Notes
- Use any berry jam like strawberry or raspberry for best flavor.
- Add cinnamon to sugar topping for extra donut-like taste.
- Pipe jam inside after baking for more filling.
- Reheat lightly before serving to soften texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft, pillowy crumb.