Short and Sweet: 75 Simple Recipes to Bake Without a Stand Mixer
Oct 2026 · Sold by Union Square & Company
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75 effortless desserts made with everyday, accessible ingredients, each in one pan—no stand mixer required—from baking expert Dan Langan.
Dan Langan has never met a recipe he couldn’t improve upon: he believes there’s always more flavor to coax from ingredients, better texture to develop, and of course, a quicker path to rewards (with fewer dishes, too). His drive to make baking more enjoyable has led him to develop more relaxed recipes that always delivered great results.
Every recipe in Short & Sweet features a brief list of accessible ingredients (no specialty flour here!) and minimal tools (all you need is a bowl and a whisk!) so you can save time and money. Dan shares streamlined classic confections such as melt-in-your-mouth Butter Sprinkle Cookies and Strawberry Shortcakes, whose light and airy texture comes from adding egg to the biscuit dough. He has creative twists like Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, where thin crackly brownie crust meets rich vanilla-y swirls, and even chilled delights, like Ruby Raspberry Sherbet, smooth and soft thanks to a touch of honey. Dan even quickens rise times for yeasted and kneaded bakes like Hot and Buttered Soft Pretzels, and Philly Provolone Pizza so you can enjoy fuss-free savory bakes, too. Plus, Dan gives his top tips for substitutions and smart baking techniques, so dessert is always within reach.
Dan Langan has never met a recipe he couldn’t improve upon: he believes there’s always more flavor to coax from ingredients, better texture to develop, and of course, a quicker path to rewards (with fewer dishes, too). His drive to make baking more enjoyable has led him to develop more relaxed recipes that always delivered great results.
Every recipe in Short & Sweet features a brief list of accessible ingredients (no specialty flour here!) and minimal tools (all you need is a bowl and a whisk!) so you can save time and money. Dan shares streamlined classic confections such as melt-in-your-mouth Butter Sprinkle Cookies and Strawberry Shortcakes, whose light and airy texture comes from adding egg to the biscuit dough. He has creative twists like Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, where thin crackly brownie crust meets rich vanilla-y swirls, and even chilled delights, like Ruby Raspberry Sherbet, smooth and soft thanks to a touch of honey. Dan even quickens rise times for yeasted and kneaded bakes like Hot and Buttered Soft Pretzels, and Philly Provolone Pizza so you can enjoy fuss-free savory bakes, too. Plus, Dan gives his top tips for substitutions and smart baking techniques, so dessert is always within reach.
75 effortless desserts made with everyday, accessible ingredients, each in one pan—no stand mixer required—from baking expert Dan Langan.
Dan Langan has never met a recipe he couldn’t improve upon: he believes there’s always more flavor to coax from ingredients, better texture to develop, and of...
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Dan Langan has been baking his heart out since the age of five. In 2012, he launched his custom cake business, Baked by Dan, where his creations caught the eye of Food Network execs. Dan went on to win the Cake Wars competition and later hosted several digital series and online baking courses, including the Food Network’s Dan Can Bake It. As a professional pastry instructor, regular guest on Good Morning America, and popular presence on social media, Dan has helped home cooks and professionals alike take their baking skills to the next level. He is also the author of Bake Your Heart Out (2023). He lives and bakes in Philadelphia.
Dan Langan has been baking his heart out since the age of five. In 2012, he launched his custom cake business, Baked by Dan, where his creations caught the eye of Food Network execs. Dan went on to win the Cake Wars competition and later hosted several digital series and online baking courses, in...
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