Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia Recipe | Sweet Focaccia with Jam & Sugar Crust
This Homemade Jam Donut Focaccia is a delightful mashup of two beloved treats—pillowy focaccia bread and jam-filled donuts. The soft, golden dough is dimpled and baked with pockets of fruity jam, then finished with a dusting of sugar for that nostalgic donut-shop vibe. It’s sweet, chewy, and slightly crisp on the edges, making it perfect for brunch, dessert, or a whimsical afternoon snack. Serve warm or at room temperature for a treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or stand mixer
- Baking pan (9x13 inch or similar)
- Parchment paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, or mixed berry)
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Make Dough: Combine flour, yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Mix until shaggy, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–2 hours).
- Prepare Pan: Line pan with parchment and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Transfer dough, gently stretching to fit.
- Dimple Surface: Press fingertips into dough to create dimples.
- Add Toppings: Dot with softened butter, spoon jam into dimples, and sprinkle generously with sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool & Slice: Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Store in airtight container up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm slices in oven or toaster for crisp edges.
- Freezing: Freeze slices up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before serving.
- Variations: Try apricot, fig, or blueberry jam; add cinnamon sugar or streusel topping; swirl jam into dough for marbled effect.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze for extra indulgence.