Cube bread for stuffing (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Place stuffing in neck. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Fold neck skin to back and fasten with skewer. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Fill body cavity with stuffing. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Tie legs together with kitchen twine. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Tuck wings under turkey. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)
Baste turkey with melted butter before roasting. (BOB CAREY / Los Angeles Times)