Chai French Toast - Tiny Red Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt
• 1 loaf thick sliced bread (such as brioche, sliced or cut into sticks if desired)
• Butter (for cooking)
• Neutral oil (for cooking)
• Butter (powdered sugar, maple syrup, for serving)