Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey 2 Recipe

Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about half of the seasoning mixture inside of turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan; cover loosely with heavy duty foil. Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in thigh, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.