Almond French Toast w/ Berry Compote

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp almond extract
• 2/3 cup milk
• 8 slices thick-sliced bread (day-old)
• 2 tbsp oil or unsalted butter