ROAST TURKEY BREAST
5 to 9 servings
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Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Have ready:
- One 4- to 7-pound whole bone-in turkey breast
Season both sides generously with:
- Salt and black pepper
Arrange the breast skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan. Brush the skin with:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Roast until the meat releases clear juices when pricked with a knife and the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 155°F. Smaller turkey breasts may be done in 1 hour; larger ones may take 2 hours. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving. While the turkey rests, prepare, if desired: