Ingredients
Method
- Stir the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. prep
- Mix the warm water with yeast and honey or sugar, then let it stand until bubbly and active. prep
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms with no dry spots. mix
- Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise either overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. prep
- Bring chilled dough to room temperature if needed before handling. prep
- Stretch and fold the dough over itself from opposite sides to create a layered structure. assemble
- Lightly oil the bowl, return the dough seam-side down, and let it rest until relaxed. prep
- Coat a parchment-lined sheet pan generously with oil to prevent sticking. prep
- Transfer the dough to the pan and gently stretch it into a loose rectangle shape. assemble
- Spread half of the strawberry jam evenly over the surface of the dough. assemble
- Fold the dough into thirds, enclosing the jam inside, then turn seam-side down. assemble
- Allow the folded dough to rest briefly before baking. prep
- Heat the oven to a very hot temperature to encourage oven spring. prep
- Stretch the dough to fill the pan and press dimples across the surface using oiled fingers. assemble
- Bake until the focaccia is deeply golden on top and crisp underneath. bake
- Spoon the remaining jam over the warm focaccia while it is fresh from the oven. finish
- Whisk powdered sugar, cream or milk, and vanilla until a smooth glaze forms. mix
- Drizzle the glaze over the jam and gently swirl for a marbled look. finish
Nutrition
Notes
Caption-style recipe notes (MSI + emotional recall).
