Bahamian Coconut Bread Recipe | Authentic Bahamian Coconut Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1/4 cup dark rum (optional, for soaking raisins)
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (for topping)