Spiced French Toast

Start heating the milk in a cooking pot over low heat. Add the lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, and star anises. Whisk.

Add the sugar and whisk until melted. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and star anises. Remove the milk from heat.

Place the bread slices into a larger baking dish. Pour the spiced milk over them. Let them soak for a minute on both their sides, then coat each slice with whisked egg.

Fill a saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and heat it. Deep-fry on both sides the milk-soaked bread until golden brown.

Place them on paper towels and let them cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.