Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons, butter
  
• 1 1/2 quarts, broccoli - cut into medium florets
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 4 tablespoons, melted butter
  

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
   
2. Smear the butter inside a 2 quart, fireproof casserole big enough to hold broccoli in 1 or 2 layers
   
3. Arrange broccoli in the baking dish and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, top with melted butter
   
4. Lay a round of partially buttered parchment over the broccoli. Cover and heat on top of stove set at medium-high until broccoli begins to sizzle
   
5. Remove from stove and place in middle level of preheated oven
   
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the florets are tender