Directions

1. 1.Set oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly oil a wire rack and set in a roasting pan.
2. 2.Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Rub butter all over turkey.
3. 3.Combine the sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl; rub mixture over turkey skin.
4. 4.Place turkey breast, skin side up, on the wire rack. Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the bottom of the pan. Roast turkey breast 1 hour, if turkey skin begins to brown too quickly then cover it loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Baste the turkey with pan juices. Continue to roast the turkey an additional 45-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the breast registers 165°F. Remove turkey from the oven and let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.