Jam Donut Focaccia Recipe: Sweet, Fluffy, and Jam-Filled

Introduction

If you love the sweet, soft texture of jam donuts and the rustic charm of focaccia bread, you’ll adore Jam Donut Focaccia. This unique dessert combines the pillowy, airy texture of focaccia with gooey pockets of jam, making every bite a sweet surprise. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a dessert table centerpiece, this jam-filled bread is as impressive as it is delicious.

Unlike traditional focaccia, which is savory, this version has sugar and jam incorporated for a sweet treat. The lightly golden crust, soft interior, and jam pockets make it irresistible. You can customize it with your favorite jam — raspberry, strawberry, or apricot — and even drizzle it with a simple sugar glaze for extra indulgence.

In this article, we’ll walk you through every step to create a perfect homemade Jam Donut Focaccia, including ingredients, instructions, tips, and serving ideas.

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or your choice)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Optional: glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk)

Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Prepare dough
   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add eggs, softened butter, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise
   Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
5. Shape focaccia
   Punch down dough and transfer to a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Press dough into a rectangle or oval about 1 inch thick.
6. Add jam pockets
   Using your fingers, make shallow indentations in the dough. Spoon small dollops of jam into each indentation. Optional: slightly fold edges over jam to keep it inside.
7. Second rise
   Cover dough lightly and let it rise for another 20–30 minutes.
8. Bake
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake focaccia for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Cool and glaze
   Remove from oven, let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with prepared glaze for extra sweetness.
10. Serve
    Slice into squares or rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Jam Donut Focaccia

Soft, sweet focaccia bread filled with jam, perfect for dessert, brunch, or afternoon tea.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Focaccia Dough

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• ½ cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs room temperature
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup fruit jam
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• 1 cup glaze ingredients optional: mix powdered sugar and milk

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking sheet or pan
• Wire rack
• Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, butter, and yeast mixture. Mix to form soft dough.
3. Knead dough 8–10 minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
5. Punch down dough, press into greased baking pan about 1 inch thick.
6. Make shallow indentations in dough and fill with jam. Optional: fold edges over jam slightly.
7. Cover dough and let rise 20–30 minutes.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
9. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze.
10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Avoid overfilling jam to prevent leakage during baking. Use room temperature ingredients for best rise.

Tips for Perfect Jam Donut Focaccia

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures dough rises evenly.
• Don’t Overfill with Jam: Too much jam can leak during baking.
• Indentations: Make enough pockets for jam but not too deep to break dough structure.
• Cooling: Let it cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting.

Variations

• Mixed Berry Focaccia: Use a combination of jams in different pockets.
• Chocolate Jam: Replace fruit jam with chocolate hazelnut spread for a decadent treat.
• Mini Focaccia: Make small individual servings for parties or brunch.

Serving Suggestions

• Breakfast: Pair warm slices with coffee or hot chocolate.
• Dessert: Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Snack: Great for lunchboxes or a sweet afternoon treat.

Fun Facts

• Jam Donut Focaccia is a fusion of Italian focaccia and classic jam donuts, blending savory bread techniques with sweet fillings.
• This dessert is inspired by European bakeries that often fill soft breads with jams, custards, or creams.
• Perfect for home bakers looking to impress without complicated techniques.