Roast Turkey Breast

• 4-5 lb turkey breast
• 2 Tbs softened butter
• 1/2 stick butter
• salt and pepper
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Pat dry the turkey breast with paper towel. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
2. Spread softened butter over the breast meat.
3. Roast the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan in a preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to moderately slow (325° F) and arrange a piece of cheesecloth soaked in 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, melted, over the turkey.
5. Roast the turkey, basting it every 20 minutes for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more or until meat thermometer registers 160° F.
6. Remove and discard the cheese cloth and transfer the turkey to a heated platter.

Serves 8 to 10.