In a standing mixer combine 1-tablespoon lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes. Mix for about a minute.
Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, combine 1 cup coconut milk, with the butter pieces, sugar, salt and microwave for about a minute. Stir until everything is melted.
Lightly whisk in the egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture (if the mixture is too hot let it cool to a warm to prevent eggs from curding.)
Dump everything into the yeast mixture, add pineapple and
Mix on medium high speed using a dough hook until all the ingredients are combined.
Then add 3 3/4 flour cups of bread flour and continue mixing dough and stop when the dough doesn’t stick to the sides or bottom of the bowl when kneading. Continue kneading for about 8 minutes
Add additional flour (if needed) to make soft dough.
Or turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or more if you want airy bread.
Place bread dough in a greased large bowl. Covers loosely with a clean clothe and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. Punch the dough down.
At this point the dough maybe shaped into a grease loaf pan, and place seam side down in the pan or divide dough into 12-14 equal pieces. Shape into balls. Place in greased 12 -inch round pans
Brush with egg wash, pour coconut milk and bake. You may refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours or store in the freezer for up to 2 months .
Bake at 350 degrees until the crust is deep golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the baking pan and let it cool. Delicious when served warm