brunch essentials: poached eggs and toast

How To Make brunch essentials: poached eggs and toast

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Place some water into a small saucepan, and heat up to a low simmer.
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  Step 4
  Place the sliced baguette in a toaster, and toast light brown.
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  Step 5
  Place a rack on the top rack and turn on the broiler.
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  Step 6
  Brush both sides with some olive oil, and place onto a baking sheet.
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  Step 7
  Add the slice of tomato.
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  Step 8
  Add the goat’s cheese, and sprinkle with a bit more olive oil.
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  Step 9
  Add some freshly ground black pepper.
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  Step 10
  Place under the broiler, and broil until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 1 – 2 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Remove from the oven, and reserve.
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  Step 12
  Crack the egg into a small bowl, and add to the lightly simmering water.
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  Step 13
  Cook until the white sets, and the yolk is still nice and runny, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Place the toast on a serving plate.
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  Step 15
  Add the poached egg, and break open.
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  Step 16
  Add the olives, and a dash of paprika.
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  Step 17
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 18
  Serve while still warm, with a nice glass of chardonnay. Enjoy.
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  Step 19
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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