Quinoa Corn Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Place rinsed quinoa and water in saucepan, bring to a boil and cover, simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2. 2
   Remove lid and continue to cook all the while stirring for 1 or 2 minutes more, until quinoa starts to stick to pan.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and spread out on plate to cool.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5. 5
   Cream sugar and butter until smooth and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
7. 7
   In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients together, (flour, baking powder, salt and cornmeal).
8. 8
   Add dry mixture to butter and sugar mixture alternating with buttermilk, just until blended. Do not over mix.
9. 9
   Drop muffin liners in muffin tin if desired filling almost full with batter. Place in oven and bake until muffins have risen and spring back when gently touched, about 15 - 20 minutes,.