No-Soak Microwave French Toast

Steps

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1. 1
   Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
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2. 2
   Add granulated sugar and stir quickly to combine.
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   Add milk and vanilla essence, and mix well.
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   Cut the bread slice in half and soak one piece in the egg mixture for about 20 seconds, gently pressing to help absorption.
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   Flip the bread, press the crust edges, and lightly coat the sides with the egg mixture.
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   Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for 30 seconds.
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   Remove the wrap, flip the bread, cover again, and microwave at 600W for another 30 seconds.
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   Heat a skillet and add butter, warming until partially melted.
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   Carefully place the bread in the skillet, cover, and cook over low heat for 3–4 minutes until golden.
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    Flip the bread, add more butter pieces, and shake the skillet to distribute the butter underneath.
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    Cover and cook over very low heat for 2–3 minutes more until golden.
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    Plate the French toast, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle with maple syrup.
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