Surprisingly Good Quinoa Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 150 degrees C
2. 2
   Place flour in large frypan over low heat. Stir regularly to toast the quinoa for 5-10 minutes then remove from heat. Sprinkle over baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and stir through, making sure there are no lumps of baking soda.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and a lighter colour.
4. 4
   Add in flour and mix until just combined.
5. 5
   Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place on lined baking tray leaving 5cm between each biscuit.
6. 6
   sprinkle with coarse sea salt - just a few grains or flakes per cookie. (You won't need all of the tablespoon)
7. 7
   Cook for 10 minutes in top half of oven.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.