School Bread has long been a beloved snack for many Walt Disney World visitors, and more guests are being introduced to its deliciousness every day. While we’ve mentioned it on the blog before, I’ve never actually done a full review of it! So let’s get started!
This treat, found in Epcot’s Norway pavilion at Kringla Bakeri og Cafe, is actually pretty simple. A sweet bread roll is injected with vanilla pudding or custard, then covered with sweet icing and toasted coconut. The School Bread recipe comes from a classic Norwegian snack (properly titled “Skolebrød”), which kids took to school in their packed lunches or parents sold at bake sales.
Epcot's Norway School Bread
The description aside, this is one of those Disney World snacks that actually isn’t too sweet! Which is possibly why so many people love it. This yummy treat won’t knock you on your kiester for the rest of the day — at least in my experience — so it gives folks a good “rest” snack before moving on with the rest of their Epcot touring!
Regarding taste and texture, the bread here is a cross between a cinnamon roll and a dinner roll. It’s not super moist — more springy. But the sweet vanilla custard is extremely smooth and abundant (my big worry before trying this snack was that there wouldn’t be enough custard — not a problem). And the basic icing and coconut on top give it just enough extra sweetness.
Epcot's Norway School Bread Cross-Section
While you can eat this snack while walking, I highly recommend getting a table in the little covered area behind Kringla Bakery and taking a seat while snacking. It’s a great opportunity to relax, and trust me — you’ll want to remember this experience! 🙂
Have you tried School Bread? Love or Indifferent? Let us know in the comments below!
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My wife and i got one after reading these comments. We were excited to get it. This item had so much Pepper on there, it was unbeatable! What are you guys thinking??? IT was absolutely horrible!!!!
Eric: there’s no pepper in the school bread…
It’s an absolute “must have” every trip to Disney, without fail. No pepper at all.
Eric
There is no pepper on the School Bread
They prob thought the cardamom in the dough was pepper.
School bread is definitely a treat❣️ It’s a must have for us!
Absolutely the best! I couldn’t resist and ended up eating 2 in a row!😁
I love it too, Izabela! I love desserts that are not super sweet and because the filling is cold it’s a nice snack to have on a hot day.
It was the best dessert at Disney parks! A must have at Epcot.
Love the school bread wish I could order online to have sent home
The most amazing treat I have ever had, and I’m a baker. This is an absolute must if you visit EPCOT. A real pick me up, lightly sweet, fluffy and delicious. I have to learn to make them.
We’ve been going to Disney World for almost 30 years… And every single time we get to school bread… It’s our favorite snack!