Roast Turkey Breast

Submitted by: Five Family Cookbook

Attributed to: Gram

Category: Poultry

Description: A classic take on a baked turkey leg.  Note: you may remove foil for last half-hour of cooking to brown the top of the turkey breast if desired.  A meat thermometer helps but is not required.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 180 minutes (depending on size)

Servings: 4

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Butter

Salt & pepper

3-7 pound Turkey breast

Aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325.

2. Melt butter.

3. Rub turkey breast generously with salt & pepper.

4. Brush melted butter over the top of the turkey breast, and wrap in foil.

5. Cook turkey in the oven for at least 3 hours:

3-5 pounds: 2.5-3 hours

5-7 pounds: 3-3.5 hours

6. Desired internal temp (if using a thermometer): 170 degrees