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Sweet Raspberry Jam Focaccia with Raspberry Jam Icing Recipe

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This Sweet Focaccia with Raspberry Jam is a delightful twist on the classic Italian bread. Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, it features a tender crumb infused with pockets of vibrant raspberry jam. Finished with a glossy, sweet icing glaze, this focaccia makes a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Jam and Icing

  • 1 jar raspberry jam (Bonne Maman recommended)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–4 tbsp milk (whole milk preferred, depending on desired icing consistency)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the warm water (105-115°F) and sugar, whisk until sugar dissolves. Add the active dry yeast and whisk gently. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly; if no bubbles appear, discard and restart with fresh yeast to ensure proper rising.
  2. Make the dough: Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. Add the bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms, indicating proper hydration and gluten development start.
  3. First rise: Generously oil a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the dough inside and coat the surface of the dough with more olive oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot near a window for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the pan and shape the dough: Using a silicone brush, coat a 9×13 metal pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer the risen dough to the pan. Fold it in thirds over itself several times, turning and lightly kneading to evenly distribute the oil and improve gluten development.
  5. Second rise: Cover the dough again with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm area for another hour until it doubles and spreads to the pan edges.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare dough surface: Remove plastic wrap and preheat the oven to 425°F. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil onto the top of the dough. Use your fingers to poke holes all over the surface, creating pockets and bubbles where toppings will settle.
  7. Spread jam: Spoon about a quarter of the raspberry jam evenly over the dough’s surface, spreading into the grooves made by your fingers.
  8. Bake the focaccia: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the focaccia is lightly golden brown on top and fully baked through.
  9. Create jam pockets: Once out of the oven, use a large straw to poke approximately 35 holes around the focaccia to allow the jam to penetrate.
  10. Fill holes with jam: With a small spoon, carefully fill each hole with raspberry jam, letting the warm bread soften and incorporate the jam inside.
  11. Prepare the icing: When the focaccia has cooled slightly, use an electric hand mixer to beat powdered sugar with milk, adding milk a tablespoon at a time until the icing is smooth, pourable but firm enough to harden on the bread surface.
  12. Glaze and serve: Spread the icing on top of the focaccia. If time permits, flip the bread onto a wire rack and drizzle or spread icing on the bottom as well for a truly indulgent glazed effect. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure your yeast is fresh and active for successful rising.
  • The warm water temperature is crucial for activating the yeast without killing it.
  • Use a large straw to create holes deep enough for jam to absorb into the bread.
  • Icing consistency can be adjusted by varying milk quantity; add slowly to avoid runny glaze.
  • For an extra indulgence, frost both top and bottom of the cooled focaccia.
  • Bonne Maman raspberry jam is recommended for its natural flavor and texture.

Keywords: Sweet focaccia, raspberry jam bread, Italian sweet bread, jam filled focaccia, glazed focaccia, breakfast bread

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