The most delicious baked turkey

Ingredients:

• 1 turkey weighing 3.5 - 4.5 kg.
• 1 medium onion, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half
• A few sprigs of fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, rosemary, and sage
• 2 bay leaves
• 110 g unsalted butter, melted

Preparation:

1. Position the rack on the lowest shelf of the oven and preheat the oven to 160°C.
2. Gut the turkey. Pat the bird dry thoroughly inside and out with paper towels. Season the inside cavity with salt and pepper and tuck in the onion, garlic, herbs, and bay leaf. Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Generously brush with half the butter and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cover the bird with foil.
3. Roast the turkey for 2 hours. Remove the foil and brush with the remaining butter. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted into the turkey thigh registers 165°F (74°C), about 45 minutes more.
4. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes, then carve and serve.