Fairy Bread from Australia
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
59 kcal
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Cuisine
Australian
Fairy Bread from Australia
Description
This recipe uses inexpensive, soft white bread spread with a thin layer of softened margarine, which acts as an adhesive for the nonpareil sprinkles. The small, round sprinkles provide a sweet crunch and bright visual contrast to the bread. Dipping the bread margarine side down into a bowl of sprinkles ensures even coating. Cutting the coated bread diagonally into triangles is a traditional serving method that enhances the appearance and makes it easy to hold.
Fairy Bread is often served at Australian children's parties and is enjoyed for its nostalgic and simple sweetness. The crusts remain important as handles for eating the treat, though many discard them after biting into the sprinkle-covered interior.
The recipe emphasizes using margarine over butter for authenticity, and notes that pouring sprinkles over the bread is an option, though it tends to be messier.
Ingredients
- 4 lices white bread
- 2 tbsp margarine softened
- 1 (3.75 oz) Bottle nonpareils sprinkles aka Hundreds and Thousands
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of margarine on each slice of bread.
- Pour the sprinkles into a bowl that is large enough to fit the entire piece of bread. Dip the bread in the sprinkles, margarine side down, leaving a thick coat of sprinkles on the bread.
- Cut the bread diagonally from corner to corner. You can enjoy as is or repeat the cut with opposite corners so that bread is cut into four little triangles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use inexpensive, processed white bread for the authentic texture and flavor.
- Margarine is preferred over butter for spreading, though butter can be substituted if necessary.
- Use nonpareil sprinkles (Hundreds and Thousands) for their small, round shape and traditional appearance.
- Dipping bread margarine side down into sprinkles creates a thick, even coating; pouring sprinkles over the bread is less tidy.
- Cut the bread into triangles to serve, following Australian tradition and making it easy to hold.
- Retain the crusts while eating to hold the fairy bread, but most discard the crusts afterward.
- This recipe is intended for personal and educational use only, credited to The Foreign Fork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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