How to Make Fairy Bread: An Australian-Inspired Kids' Party Snack
I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.
The Fun of Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is a popular kids' party snack in both Australia and New Zealand. It's very easy to make: simply take a slice of white bread, spread a layer of butter, and then cover it with rainbow sprinkles. Sprinkles are commonly known in Australia and New Zealand as "hundreds and thousands," a reference, presumably, to the inability to put a precise count on them.
Typically, fairy bread is cut into triangles, but in my recipe, I decided to use cookie cutters to create fun, new shapes.
Cook Time
Prep time | Ready in | Yields |
---|---|---|
10 min | 10 min | 2 to 3 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread
- 1/8 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup butter
Utensils
For Preparation:
- 2 large plate
- 1 small plate
- 1 bowl
- knife
- cookie cutter
- measuring cups
Instructions
- Spread butter on each piece of bread.
- Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes.
- Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top of the buttered bread.
- Serve and enjoy!
Fairy Bread Video Tutorial
Tips and Techniques
- Use sprinkles of other colors to change the appearance.
- Bring the butter down to room temperature in order to make it easier to spread.
- Replace butter with margarine for a cheaper treat.
- Serve these colorful snacks at a kids' party.
- Create new designs using cookie cutters.
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Comments
Travel Chef (author) from Manila on August 07, 2019:
Hello Ellen Gregory,
Yes, it's quite simple that even little kids can make it on their own at home. I hope you try the recipe. Thank you for dropping by.
Travel Chef (author) from Manila on August 07, 2019:
Hi Virginia,
I would love to try peanut butter with sprinkles. Combining two of my favorites sound interesting to me. Thank you for sharing.
Ellen Gregory from Connecticut, USA on August 07, 2019:
What a cute idea and so simple!
Virginia Kearney from United States on August 07, 2019:
I made treats like this for my kids when they were younger. We sometimes made them with peanut butter, which kids like here in the U.S. They are so fun for a tea party!