Fairy Bread is a treat found across Australia, typically made for children’s birthday parties as a simple yet colorful treat. A residual piece of history when white bread was popular and there wasn’t much money, making this a cheap treat.
One of the quickest and easiest treats to prepare, fairy bread is an ideal option for camping or picnics when looking for something that is special yet simple to transport and assemble.
In modern times there are a variety of different sprinkles available making it easier to color-code and create themes for your event, from sporting teams to baby showers. There is no limit to your imagination.
Make sure to fully cover the bread with the butter or margarine so that the sprinkles stick.
Round sprinkles are traditional but with the variety of sprinkles available there’s no limit to your imagination.
You can use whole wheat (wholemeal) bread for a healthier take on this treat.
You can leave the fairy bread whole, halved, or cut out shapes when serving.
Cut the bread into triangles for a traditional presentation, or get creative and make fun shapes with cookie cutters.
Fairy Bread Recipe
Fairy Bread is a treat found across Australia, typically made for children’s birthday party as a simple yet colorful treat.
Preparation 10 minutes
Ready in 10 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices white bread (or wholemeal if feeling healthy)
- margarine, as needed
- hundreds and thousands (sprinkles), as needed
Equipment
- chopping board
- butter knife
Directions
- Layout the bread, trimming the crusts if desired.
- Spread with enough margarine that the hundreds and thousands will stick.
- Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands so fully covered.
- Cut into triangles for a traditional presentation or use cookie cutters to make a variety of fun shapes.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 131mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
