Nothing can be easier than these fairy bread sandwiches - a twist to classic Australian fairy bread for fun and creative kids’ party ideas. These are cute fairy bread sandwiches cut into different shapes that kids will love and enjoy making themselves.
The ultimate vibrant rainbow party treats for kids of all ages!!
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What is fairy bread?
Fairy bread is white bread slices covered with butter and sprinkles (hundreds and thousands - the Australian term), usually served as triangles at children’s parties in Australia and New Zealand.
I have given a twist to this iconic Australian recipe by adding a little extra fun. I prepare this as a sandwich in different shapes using strawberry jam with strawberry chunks for filling, which tastes mind-blowing!! A perfect balance of sweetness and salt with a little strawberry chunk makes these sandwiches super yummy.
I am sure kids will fall in love with this fairy bread sandwich recipe by using their favorite cookie cutters to shape the sandwiches!! It is a wonderfully creative idea to spend their best time preparing these fairy slices for their party. Don't you think so? Just imagine the joy and happiness they will get after surprising their friends!!
You can also surprise your kids by packing these fairy bread treats for their lunch boxes. It will not only bring smiles to their faces, but they will also enjoy eating these fairy bread shapes. Kids love different things from their routines. So, try it!!
From 3 ingredient choco bites to chocolate fudge stars and veg mayo sandwiches to spinach carrot kids treat, I hope you enjoy these creative and fun kids’ treat ideas!!
Reasons to 💖fairy sandwiches
- Perfect for any occasion; make it for Valentine’s Day kid's treat, Easter day, a birthday, a casual fun party, a Christmas party, etc.,
- Fun and creative sandwich ideas.
- Quick and easy to make.
- Suitable for kids of all ages.
- It needs only 4 ingredients only.
- 100% fail-proof recipe. No need to stress about the outcome.
- Kids-friendly recipes with no cooking or baking involved.
- Such an easy-peasy recipe that Kids can make themselves without your intervention.
Ingredients
To make these fairy bread slices, you need the following:
- Bread: I use white sandwich bread to make these fairy treats.
- Jam: For this recipe, I use strawberry jam with strawberry chunks in it. It tastes so good. Use any jam.
- Butter: Use butter with salt to balance out the sweetness in the sandwiches.
- Sprinkles: Hundreds and thousands for decoration.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make fairy bread sandwiches?
For the full recipe, check out the video below. To make this fairy bread recipe, follow these steps:
Step-1 Cut into shapes
- Take two slices of the bread, and place one on the other.
- Using cookie cutters, cut out the shapes. I use flower, star, and heart-shaped cutters for preparing these fairy bread treats. (image below)
Step-2 Apply jam
- Spread jam onto one cut-out bread slice using a knife. (image below)
- Now, place the other bread slice over it to make a sandwich.
Step-3 Apply butter
Spread salted butter on the top of the sandwich.
Step-5 Decorations
Next comes decorations time with sprinkles or hundreds and thousands!! You can apply hundreds and thousands by two methods:
Method 1: Dipping method (image below)
- Hold the sandwich with butter facing down the sprinkles on a plate.
- Dip the sandwich into the sprinkles.
- Apply gentle pressure with your fingers on the back of the sandwich to stick sprinkles uniformly onto it.
Pros:
- It is a quick and easy method to apply sprinkles.
- Uniformly applied sprinkles so enhanced aesthetical appeal.
- Zero wastage of the hundreds and thousands.
Cons:
- The Sandwich gets too much sweetness as sprinkles cover the whole surface.
- You cannot do any creative decoration!
Method 2: Spoon method (image below)
- Apply the hundreds and thousands on top of the sandwich using a spoon.
- Be sure to use a dry spoon.
- Prefer a small size spoon for less spillage.
Pros:
- You have more control over the sweetness. (sprinkle as much as you want. )
- Decorate the sandwich as you like, be it diagonally, sides, corners, centers, patterns, etc.,
Cons:
- Lots of sprinkles spillage, so this method leads to their wastage.
- It messes up the place.
Make these sandwiches as many as you want! Fairy bread sandwiches are ready to serve!! Store in the fridge if you are making them ahead of time.
Let the kids enjoy these delicious rainbow treats!
Each method has its pros and cons. I like the dipping method. What's your favorite sprinkles method? Do share your feedback if you try any of these methods!
Variations
- You can also use whole grain bread instead of sandwich white bread.
- If you are calorie-conscious, try using margarine or mayonnaise, but I bet you will compromise on taste.
- Consider cutting these sandwiches into triangles instead of shapes if you are concerned about the wastage of bread.
- Love coconut meat? Use it in the filling.
Equipment
I bought these cookie cutters from the local supermarket. These are big-size cookie cutters. I use star, heart, and flower-shaped cutters to cut the bread slices. Feel free to use whatever handy you have.
Storage
- Store them in the fridge for at least 2-3 days.
- Do not leave them at room temperature for over 3- 4 hours as the butter may melt and sprinkles may fall apart.
Tips
- Use 2-3 days old bread. The perfect shapes will not come out in fresh bread as the bread will tear apart on using cutters.
- Use butter with salt to balance out the sweetness of the sandwiches.
- Always use room-temperature butter in a spreadable condition.
- Avoid melted butter.
- Make breadcrumbs with the leftover bread (after cutting shapes) by drying out in the sun for a day and then grinding it.
- Make these sandwiches fresh on the day you are planning a party.
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Recipe
Fairy Bread Sandwiches
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Equipment
- cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 2 Bread slices
- 1 teaspoon Strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon Butter with salt
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Stack the two slices of bread together.
- Cut out the shapes using cookie cutters.
- Sandwich cut-out bread slices with jam.
- Spread butter on the top of the sandwich.
- Apply sprinkles either by dipping sandwiches into them or pouring them using a spoon.
Video
Notes
- Use 2-3 days-old bread for the perfect shapes.
- Use butter with salt to balance out the sweetness of the sandwiches.
- Always use room-temperature butter in a spreadable condition.
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Shelby says
I love how easy these were to make and they turn out so cute too!
Katie says
This is such a fun recipe! Easy to make and the kids loved it!
April says
These were so cute and my kids thought they were fun and yummy too!