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fairy bread
FAIR-ee BRED · noun · informal
Buttered white bread covered in sprinkles.
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Slices of white bread spread with butter and covered in hundreds-and-thousands, served at kids' parties.
“No Aussie birthday party is complete without fairy bread.”
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fairy bread In A Sentence
No Aussie birthday party is complete without fairy bread.
Origin & Usage
Australian/NZ; 'fairy' for its whimsical, colourful look.
People Also Ask
What is 'fairy bread'?
'Fairy bread' is white bread spread with butter and covered in hundreds-and-thousands (sprinkles), a classic treat at Australian children's parties.
Why is it called 'fairy bread'?
The 'fairy' name reflects its whimsical, colourful appearance, thought to be inspired by a Robert Louis Stevenson poem.
What are 'hundreds-and-thousands'?
They're tiny coloured sugar sprinkles — the topping that makes fairy bread so colourful.
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