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My first melting moment seems a long time ago. I was sitting in a cafe in Australia when I ordered this shortbread sandwich. It was lemon and passionfruit and I’ve never forgotten it. True to its name, the cookie melted on my tongue. Its texture is different from regular shortbread. It’s crumbly yet it’s moist. It’s buttery yet it’s dry. What gives them their soft texture is the addition of cornstarch, also known in Australia as ‘corn flour’. In this (...)