Dan Lepard’s Short and Sweet Fans of Dan Lepard’s writing for The Guardian appreciate his laid-back, accessible style and fuss-free recipes. Short and Sweet is full of these, covering every aspect of baking – from cake to pizza and sourdough. The straightforward explanations in the book are accompanied by stunning, inspiring photography.

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