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Piaya-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 pieces of piaya (flattened sweet bread)
- Powdered sugar for dusting

Special equipment needed:
- Frying pan
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

2. Take a slice of bread and place a piece of piaya on top. Cover with another slice of bread to make a sandwich.

3. Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated.

4. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

5. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

6. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 280
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 9g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Piaya can be substituted with any sweet bread or pastry of your choice.
- Cinnamon can be substituted with nutmeg or cardamom.

Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries to the sandwich for extra flavor.
- Use chocolate spread instead of piaya for a chocolate-filled French toast.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use stale bread for better absorption of the egg mixture.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
- Cut the piaya into smaller pieces for easier stuffing.

Storage instructions:
Store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat in the toaster or microwave until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit on the side.

Garnishes:
Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or maple syrup.

Pairings:
Coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
Bacon, sausage, or fresh fruit.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the French toast is not cooked through, lower the heat and cook for a longer time.
- If the French toast is too dry, add more milk to the egg mixture.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the French toast to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
Piaya is a popular sweet bread from the Philippines, made with muscovado sugar and filled with sweetened coconut.

Flavor profiles:
Sweet, cinnamon-spiced, and buttery.

Serving suggestions:
Serve for breakfast or brunch.

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