Slices of soft white bread spread with butter and covered in rainbow hundreds-and-thousands sprinkles — the non-negotiable centrepiece of every Australian children's party.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: colourful party platter
Garnishes: extra sprinkles
Accompaniments: party food, juice boxes
Instructions
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1
Spread each slice of white bread generously with softened butter, edge to edge.
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2
Pour hundreds-and-thousands onto a plate.
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3
Press each buttered slice face-down into the sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.
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4
Cut each slice into triangles (traditionally 4 triangles per slice).
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5
Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Did You Know?
Fairy bread is virtually unknown outside Australia and New Zealand, yet it is considered so essential to children's parties that serving a party without it is practically scandalous.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- bread knife
- butter knife
Garnishing
extra sprinkles
Accompaniments
party food, juice boxes
The Story Behind Fairy Bread
Fairy bread first appeared in Australian children's literature in the 1920s and became a birthday party staple by the 1950s. Its appeal lies in pure simplicity — soft bread, butter, and the joy of colourful sprinkles. Despite the global trend toward sophisticated children's food, fairy bread endures as a beloved, unpretentious Australian tradition.
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