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Australia's fairy bread is exactly what it sounds like

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Gourmet catering down under consists of the cheapest ingredients imaginable. 'Fairy bread' is a non-negotiable staple at any Australian gathering. It is quite literally cheap white bread, slathered thickly in processed butter, and completely buried under a mountain of colorful sugar sprinkles. It is simultaneously a culinary tragedy and deeply delicious.

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