Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika and Fennel Seed Butter - Challenge Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 fresh turkey
• about 14 pounds (or thawed “natural” or “no additives” frozen turkey)
• 5 or 6 large sprigs of thyme
• 1 Tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (1 large clove)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (save stems to add to turkey cavity)