Irish soda bread comes in many varieties. It can be sprinkled with caraway seeds or studded with raisins or currants. The hallmark of a good loaf is a crunchy, crumbly crust and a moist, tender interior. It's dead simple to bake from scratch, but in case you're short on time this St. Patrick's Day, I tested out Sticky Fingers Bakeries Irish Soda Bread Mix ($5.99). More

Jesse Oleson of Cakespy made six different variations of Irish soda bread in her attempt to find the most delicious combination of additions: raisins, green dye, raisins, green frosting, melty mints, and green jelly beans. The winner? All of the above. (As for what the green food coloring does, it makes it cuter. Don't deny the power of cute!) Previously: Irish soda bread recipes Move Over, Rice Krispies: Cereal Treats Smackdown... More