Soft-Boiled Egg With Artichoke Bread Fingers

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   Fill a medium saucepan with enough hot water to cover the eggs.

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   Bring the water (without the eggs) to a gentle boil.

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   Lower the eggs cautiously into the water with a slotted spoon.

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   When the water boils again, lower the heat so the water is just simmering, and cook for 4 minutes.

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   While the eggs are cooking, puree the artichokes and goat cheese in a food processor until smooth.

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   (This can also be used as a spread or dip for a quick appetiser, it will keep for a few days).

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   Slice the baguette horizontally as you would for a sandwich.

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   Toast it and spread with the artichoke mixture.

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   Cut into fingers, thin enough to be easily inserted into the egg.

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    Sprinkle with thyme and pepper.

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    Drain the eggs and sit them snugly in eggcups (shot or cordial glasses work well too).

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    Serve with the bread fingers.

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