Irish Soda Bread

I had intended on making this bread last week, but life got in the way and I had to wait until Tuesday morning to finally bake. I had soaked raisins in whiskey to add to the dough. It was simple to put together, only four ingredients. I had a pretty sticky glob of dough, but was afraid to add flour, as the comment regarding the bread drying out and becoming hard just within a few hours after baking stopped me. I didn't want a hard loaf to throw to the chickens. I wasn't able to really cut an X to let the devil out of the bread, so ours is a bit devilish!
I have been cheating since I was so late on my baking. I have been peeking at all the posts while my bread has been baking. There were some very nice looking loaves and I was relieved that someone else had a sticky dough. I am starving and anxious to pull it out of the oven, but I will go do chores around the ranch and allow it to bake and cool.
It turned out fantastic. I will tolerate sticky dough from now on! The raisins are terrific in it, slathered with butter. Yum! I will remember this one when the pantry is low, so simple.