Celebrating Fairy Bread Doodle - Google Doodles (2024)

Today’s Doodle celebrates Fairy bread, a nostalgic childhood treat popular in Australia and New Zealand, on the birthday of Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, whom linguistic scholars believe first coined the term in his 1885 poem “Fairy Bread” in “A Child’s Garden of Verses.” Traditional Fairy bread unifies three simple ingredients—triangularly sliced white bread slathered in butter and topped with rainbow sprinkles (known colloquially as “hundreds and thousands”). But its origin story isn’t as simple as its recipe.

Although some believe the tasty treat might have been inspired by hagelslag—Dutch toast covered in chocolate sprinkles—both Australia and New Zealand claim to have originally invented Fairy bread all on their own. New Zealanders have brightened confections with rainbow sprinkles for over a century, but a 1929 article published in a Tasmanian newspaper claims to be the first to reference Fairy bread with the ingredients it's known for today.

While the country of origin (and who can make it the best) remains a friendly point of contention between the neighboring nations, Aussies and Kiwis alike can agree that this treat is a staple of children’s birthday celebrations that satisfies not just the sweet tooth but also the mature nostalgic palate. If you decide to whip up some Fairy bread of your own, keep in mind that to many, removingthe crust means you’ve removed the dish's authenticity.

Here’s to Fairy bread—a tasty treat that’s as easy as one, two, three!

Early drafts of the Doodle:

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Homemade Fairy bread:

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Celebrating Fairy Bread Doodle - Google Doodles (2024)

FAQs

What is the oldest Google Doodle game? ›

The first interactive Google Doodle was created in 2010 to celebrate Pac-Man's 30th anniversary. The playable Pac-Man game was so popular that it stayed on the Google homepage for two days and reportedly caused a loss of 4.8 million hours of productivity.

How do you play past Google doodles? ›

If you are looking to play specific past Google Doodle games, you can search for them on the internet or visit the Google Doodle archive, where you can explore and play a selection of previous Doodles.

Is Doodle for Google legit? ›

Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google Doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com, as well as win some scholarships and tech packages for them and their schools.

What is the theme for Doodle for Google 2024? ›

What's Doodle for Google theme for 2024? For 2024, the Doodle for Google theme is “My wish for the next 25 years.” Students have the freedom to imagine anything possible in the future and express their creativity through their chosen medium.

Did Google try to sell itself in 1999? ›

Early in 1999, Brin and Page decided they wanted to sell Google to Excite. They went to Excite CEO George Bell and offered to sell it to him for $1 million. He rejected the offer.

Is Doodle free or paid? ›

A basic Doodle account is completely free to use. With a free Doodle account, you can create group meetings, set up a booking page, and use Sign-up Sheet.

Do Google Doodle artists get paid? ›

How much does a Google Doodle make? As of May 26, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Google Doodle in the United States is $20.12 an hour.

Can adults Doodle for Google? ›

Yes. Parents, non-profit leaders, and teachers can also enter 2D doodles online. See the How it works page for detailed instructions, and use the Enter page to enter a doodle via the digital submission form.

What is the age limit for Doodle for Google? ›

Only artists in kindergarten through twelfth grade may submit. The Doodle for Google contest is only eligible for grade school students. A parent or guardian's consent is required.

What is the Google birthday Doodle? ›

The birthday Google Doodle honors Google's logo evolution, from the first-ever logo to its current iteration, with a special 25th birthday logo at the end.

Who won Google Doodle 2011? ›

"What I'd Like To Do Someday..." (2011), Winner: Matteo Lopez, California, K-3 grade level. "If I Could Do Anything, I Would..." (2010), Winner: Makenzie Melton, Missouri, K-3 grade level. "What I Wish For The World" (2009), Winner: Cristin Engelberth, Texas, 4-6 grade level.

What is the longest Google Doodle game? ›

The Doodle Champion Island Games is one of the longest Google Doodle games to date, taking around two hours to complete.

Who won Google Doodle 2005? ›

From 2005: Google's first Doodle 4 Google contest winner, The Day of the Child, was drawn by 11-year-old Lisa Wainaina. The now-annual contest invites students to design their own Doodle, competing for a chance to win scholarships and technology packages for their schools.

What is the hardest Google Doodle? ›

While opinions on difficulty can vary depending on individual skill levels and preferences, one of the most well-known and challenging Google Doodle games is "Google Doodle Soccer" (also known as "Kick with Chrome").

What did the first Google Doodle look like? ›

The first Google Doodle was born in the summer of 1998, when Larry Page and Sergey Brin took a vacation to the Burning Man Festival. The Doodle they created was simple, with the festival's iconic stick man loitering behind the 'O', but users loved the playful addition to an otherwise simple logo.

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