Rum, Coconut, Raisin & Pineapple Bread

🍍 Rum-Soaked Coconut, Raisin & Pineapple Bread

A Rich, Tropical Mini Loaf Recipe for the Panasonic Breadmaker

By John Nickolls

Introduction

This refined and flavourful loaf brings the essence of the Caribbean to your kitchen. Infused with dark rum, coconut milk, sweet raisins, and juicy pineapple, this recipe is designed specifically for the Panasonic SD-PN100KXC Mini Breadmaker, using the Raisin setting to perfectly incorporate fruit and coconut into a moist, golden loaf.

Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent afternoon treat, this recipe delivers both elegance and comfort in every slice.

Ingredients

Main Dough

• 100 ml water

• 30 ml dark rum

• 30 ml coconut milk

• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• ¼ tsp salt

• 200 g strong white bread flour

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• ½ tsp active instant yeast

Add-Ins (added when prompted by Raisin program)

• 30 g raisins

• 25 g finely chopped dried pineapple (or well-drained tinned)

• 20 g desiccated coconut

If using tinned pineapple, ensure it is thoroughly patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the loaf.

Method

1. Prepare the Dough

Add the base ingredients to your breadmaker in the following order:

• Water, rum, coconut milk, olive oil, and honey

• Then add the flour to cover the liquids

• Sprinkle salt and cinnamon over the flour

• Make a shallow well in the flour and add the yeast

2. Select the Bread Program

Choose the Raisin setting on your Panasonic SD-PN100KXC. This setting is designed to prompt you to add additional ingredients at the optimal point during kneading.

3. Add the Fruit and Coconut

When the breadmaker beeps (approximately 20–25 minutes into the cycle), add:

• Raisins

• Chopped pineapple

• Desiccated coconut

Close the lid and allow the program to continue through kneading, rising, and baking.

4. Cool and Serve

Once baking is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Cost Estimate

Ingredient

Estimated Cost

Strong white bread flour

£0.20

Coconut milk

£0.12

Raisins

£0.18

Dried pineapple

£0.25

Desiccated coconut

£0.16

Dark rum (30 ml)

£0.30

Yeast, oil, honey, etc.

£0.18

Electricity (0.35 kWh)

£0.10

Total

£1.49

All costs are approximate and based on UK household pricing as of June 2025.

Serving Suggestions

• Lightly toasted with salted butter

• Topped with lime zest and soft cheese for a brunch treat

• Served warm with Greek yoghurt and honey

• Used as the base for tropical-style French toast

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This loaf also freezes well — slice before freezing for easy single-portion toasting.

Conclusion

This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a beautifully balanced loaf, offering a rich, sweet crumb with a hint of rum warmth and bursts of tropical fruit. It’s easy to make, reliably sized for the Panasonic mini breadmaker, and ideal for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.

Let me know and I’ll get it formatted for upload or print.