Blueberry Jam Focaccia

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast to a large glass bowl.
  2. 2Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  3. 3Pour in warm water and olive oil.
  4. 4Mix until the flour fully disappears.
  5. 5Cover the dough and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  6. 6Perform the first round of folds by taking a wet hand, grabbing the edge of the dough, and bringing it to the center, rotating the bowl as you go.
  7. 7Cover the dough and repeat the folding process three more times.
  8. 8After the last series of folds, cover the dough and let it sit for about one hour.
  9. 9For the compote, add blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice to a pot.
  10. 10Cook the compote for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11Add additional blueberries and continue cooking for a little longer.
  12. 12Prepare the baking pan by adding a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and spreading it with a brush.
  13. 13Add the focaccia dough to the oiled pan.
  14. 14Flip the dough over to ensure all sides are covered in oil.
  15. 15Let the dough continue sitting for a little longer before adding the blueberry compote.
  16. 16Take the prepared blueberry compote and add it on top of the focaccia dough.
  17. 17Gently fold the compote into the dough using your hands.
  18. 18Place the focaccia in the oven to bake.
  19. 19While the focaccia is cooling, prepare the glaze by adding powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a bowl.
  20. 20Whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth.
  21. 21Pour the glaze over the cooled focaccia.
  22. 22Brush the glaze evenly over the focaccia.
  23. 23Let the icing fully set for 30 minutes.
  24. 24Slice and enjoy the focaccia.

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Instant yeast
  • 2 cups Warm water
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups Blueberries
  • 6 tablespoons Water
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Equipment

Large glass bowlWhiskPotSpatulaBaking panBasting brushCooling rackKnife

Tips

  • If you don't want to use blueberries, you can definitely use another fruit and get creative.
  • The glaze hardens after it's cooled for about 30 minutes.