A recent Epicurious article about Fairy Bread, one of Australia's favorite childhood treats, is garnering a hilarious backlash from Australians on Twitter.

Buttered bread doused in colorful sprinkles is the happiest snack you can eat.

A recipe for Fairy Bread! This Australian treat covers bread with a layer of softened butter and plenty of colorful hundreds and thousands.

Many children in Australia grow up enjoying fairy bread at birthday parties. I certainly did. Now, my children look forward to this iconic treat. I was curious about the history of fairy bread, and discovered there's not a lot of information about the origins of the delicacy. The closest I could find was the Dutch's hagelslag, which is essentially

An easy traditional Aussie kid's party food.

This is the best fairy bread recipe! It's super simple to make and delicious, plus there are tips for making it ahead of time!

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