jam donut focaccia
Jam donut focaccia is a delightful fusion of fluffy focaccia bread filled with sweet, fruity jam, offering a perfect balance of soft texture and jammy sweetness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (strawberry or raspberry recommended)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
- Spread small dollops of jam evenly across half of the dough, then fold the other half over, sealing edges gently.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment, gently pressing and stretching to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- Use your fingers to dimple the surface, drizzle with olive oil, and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra indulgence, serve warm with a side of vanilla custard or a scoop of ice cream.
Find it online: https://momsgate.com/jam-donut-focaccia-baked-delight/