1. For the Turkey Breast, mix salt, lemon zest, thyme, black pepper and garlic powder in small bowl. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Using fingertips to lift slightly, gently lift and loosen skin from turkey breast meat, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub about 1 tablespoon of the dry brine mixture underneath skin. Rub skin of turkey breast with remaining dry brine, making sure to coat evenly all over. Place turkey, breast-side up, on wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours for more flavor.
2. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Remove turkey from refrigerator. Place in roasting rack on large shallow baking pan. Cover loosely with heavy-duty foil.
3. Roast turkey breast 1 hour. Remove foil. Add water to pan. Roast 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, for the Cider Gravy, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour and 1 1/4 teaspoons Thyme Leaves, 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder and 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually whisk in stock and cider. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Transfer turkey breast to cutting board or platter to carve. Serve turkey with Cider Gravy.
*Recipe and Photo Courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
