To cook in waxed paper: Cut squares of waxed paper. Husk corn and remove silks. Wash corn. Roll each ear with water that clings to kernels in waxed paper. Brush with melted butter before rolling up in waxed paper, if desired. Twist ends of waxed paper to seal. Place spoke fashion in microwave oven. Microwave at full power (high) for 5 minutes or until kernels are tender, rearranging ears once.
To cook in the husks: Carefully pull husks down ear far enough to remove silks but still keep husks intact. Brush corn with melted butter, if desired. Pull husks back over corn. Quickly run husks under cold water to add moisture for cooking. Place spoke-fashion in microwave oven. Microwave at full power (High) for 5 minutes or until kernels are tender, rearranging ears once.