Fairy bread is a treat that originated in Australia. According to our friends down under, you need cheap white bread, butter, and 100s and 1000s–their term for sprinkles to make this magic happen.
It’s said to be the easiest and cheapest way to make kids happy at birthday parties. One article even made fun of us Americans for taking our versions of fairy bread too far.
Well, the game is on. I’m not afraid of a little fun ridicule when it involves making something magical, simple, and delicious.
American Fairy Bread
We didn’t change much–it’s still slightly ridiculous, but full of color and happiness.
With frosting instead of butter and a vast array of sprinkles, I can’t imagine this version of fairy bread upsetting anyone. However, I wouldn’t eat mass quantities of it as it’s basically all sugar.
A huge, heaping dose of physical activity should be served before and after eating such a treat. Which makes this recipe ideal for kids’ birthday parties with jump houses, relay races, and all manner of fun running-around-style games.
Game Ideas
To get the kids moving, make sure you plan active games in advance. To keep the fairy theme going strong, pass out butterfly nets and set up a bubble machine. Tell the kids to “catch” as many bubbles as they can!
You can also blow up balloons and put a small fairy figurine inside. Let the kids play catch with it while trying to keep it from touching the ground.
If you’ve got the space, get all your guests involved with planting a fairy garden. Purchase a few flats of your favorite delicate flowers and separate them into individual clumps.
Wrap the root balls into pretty cheesecloth and hide them all around your yard.
You can also hide pretty rocks, tiny houses, and all sorts of fairy-themed props in cute woodland containers. Let the kids find them and bring them back to the planting area.
When it’s all finished, you can have magical tea time with fairy bread to celebrate.
Looking for fairy bread with less sugar?
Try this nutritious fairy bread we made with chia seeds and avocado!
More Magical Treat Ideas:
Magical Fairy Bread
Ingredients
- 6 slices white bread
- 1/2 cup white frosting
- 3/4 cup sprinkles various shapes and colors
Instructions
- Use a bread knife to cut the crust off of the bread. (Use for croutons, dipping in oil and cheese, or toss it outside for the squirrels!)
- Spread a thin layer of frosting on the bread, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges of the bread.
- Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
- Gently press sprinkles into frosting.
- Lift bread and tip to the side so any rogue sprinkles are caught on a plate.
- Slice bread in half diagonally.
- Serve immediately.
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Other Ideas
- Slice into tiny bites and serve with a mini tea set to keep things fairy-size.
- Set up a fairy bread station and allow guests to decorate their own with a plethora of sprinkle options.
- Layer with ice cream and freeze for 15 minutes to make fairy bread ice cream sandwiches.
Have you ever had any version of fairy bread? Please tell us about it and share this post with all your magical friends!
Prize winner: Elizabeth C.
Sally Gearhart says
March 27, 2019 at 11:12 amThe fairy bread is really cute and would definitely be perfect for any little girl’s party! I like the idea of setting up stations too and letting the kids get creative! Thanks so much for sharing.
Anita Yancey says
March 27, 2019 at 4:50 pmThe Magical Fairy Bread looks so good, I can’t wait to make it. The kids will love it.
Kim Pincombe-Cole says
March 27, 2019 at 4:57 pmThis bread is so cute! Definitely have to make over spring break…
Leela says
March 27, 2019 at 6:31 pmMy kids would love this and it reminded me to write sprinkles on my shopping list. I’m almost out.
monique s says
March 27, 2019 at 7:19 pmThis looks so fanciful and fun. The kids will love to make this and eat it too. I would love this box
donna porter says
March 27, 2019 at 7:44 pmThe bread is so cute. I will make for my nephew.
Kelly Gray says
March 27, 2019 at 7:47 pmThe bread looks cute and I’ve never tried any version of fairy bread
donna porter says
March 27, 2019 at 8:10 pmThis sounds easy to make. it is so cute!
Amanda Alvarado says
March 27, 2019 at 9:08 pmThis does not sound good to me! LOL Regular bread with frosting?!? My daughter would love it though!
Debbi Wellenstein says
March 29, 2019 at 4:29 pmWhat a cute idea that fairy bread is! i am going to have to try this!
Kristy says
March 30, 2019 at 2:52 pmSo fun
Maryann D. says
March 31, 2019 at 8:20 amMagical Fairy Bread seems like to much fun to make and eat! My niece would love this.
Jessica Walker says
April 3, 2019 at 9:38 amThis is another cute recipe that I would like to make with my daughters.
shannon zeidan says
April 3, 2019 at 10:06 amThis looks like so much fun to make. I’ve never made fairy bread before. I need to try this.
Darla says
April 4, 2019 at 9:14 pmNo I haven’t. I love how happy it is, and the butter version appeals to me too.
That sounds like a fun idea for a party. The bubble idea is simple and fairy like.
Diamond Keeling says
April 5, 2019 at 3:56 pmThese looks very tasty.
krystal says
April 5, 2019 at 8:03 pmExtra sprinkles for me! What a darling idea for a sweet snack!
Holly Thomas says
April 7, 2019 at 4:54 pmMy nieces would love these.
Antoinette M says
April 9, 2019 at 3:31 pmMy daughter would love to make fairy bread. Super cute!
Julie Bickham says
April 9, 2019 at 6:31 pmWhat a cute snack idea!
kathy pease says
April 9, 2019 at 7:58 pmThis looks so pretty and delicious
Sarah L says
April 10, 2019 at 1:08 amI love the tiny fairies in your pictures. I would make these with butter.
Buddyl Garrett says
April 10, 2019 at 8:30 pmThese treats would be great for a girl’s party. Our granddaughter would love it.
Cassandra D says
April 10, 2019 at 11:08 pmThe easy fairy bread looks delicious.
Lily Kwan says
April 10, 2019 at 11:46 pmThis recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Maryann D. says
April 22, 2019 at 6:00 amI really like all the different types of sprinkles on this Fairy Bread. So much fun to bring to a party!