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Simple Jam Donut Focaccia

Simple Jam Donut Focaccia Recipe – A Sweet and Irresistible Brunch Bread

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Simple Jam Donut Focaccia is a sweet, chewy twist on classic Italian focaccia — soft bread brushed with butter, coated in cinnamon sugar, and filled with fruity jam. It’s the perfect brunch or breakfast treat that combines the charm of a donut with the texture of focaccia. Easy to make, customizable, and utterly irresistible, this sweet focaccia bread brings a cozy bakery feel right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup (60 g) butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup (100 g) strawberry or raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. First Rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. Shape and Add Jam: Grease a baking tray and spread the dough evenly. Dimple the surface with your fingertips and add small spoonfuls of jam into each indentation.
  4. Second Rise: Let the dough rest for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and the jam bubbles slightly.
  6. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the warm bread with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.

Notes

  • Use quality, thick jam to avoid sogginess.
  • Brush butter while the focaccia is warm so sugar adheres better.
  • Try different fillings like apricot or blueberry jam.
  • Add lemon zest for a bright flavor twist.
  • Best enjoyed the day it’s baked for maximum softness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Dessert, Brunch
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Jam Donut Focaccia, Sweet Focaccia Bread, Brunch Bread Ideas, Cinnamon Sugar Focaccia, Breakfast Bread Recipes, Jam Bread, Dessert Focaccia, Sweet Baking Recipes

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