12 quail
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Wipe quail with damp cloth; do not wash. Split quail; sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub thoroughly with butter. Place skin side down on broiler. Broil for 5 minutes; baste with butter. After 5 more minutes, turn, brush with melted butter, and broil another 10 minutes. Total time, 20 minutes.