Preheat the oven to 375°F, and tear four medium pieces of aluminum foil.
Remove the corn husks and silks, and rinse and dry each piece of corn.
4 ears of corn
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, salt and pepper. Use a pastry brush to apply the softened butter to the corn.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Wrap each piece tightly in foil, and transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the corn kernels are soft and tender.
Serve immediately with extra butter if desired.
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