Irish Scones with Jam & Cream

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Step 2: Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3. 3Step 3: Using a box grater, grate the cold butter into the flour mixture, then rub together with your hands until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. 4Step 4: Whisk the milk and eggs together until blended, then add almost all of the liquid to the dry ingredients, mixing together with your clean hand.
5. 5Step 5: When the dough gathers itself into a ball, knead it a few times, then pat it into a disc about 3/4-inch thick.
6. 6Step 6: Use a 2 1/2-inch diameter cutter to cut the scones. Scraps can be gathered back together to form additional scones, but take care not to over work the dough.
7. 7Step 7: Place the unbaked scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush the remaining milk/egg mixture over the tops, then top with demerara sugar.
8. 8Step 8: Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the scones are puffed and golden brown on their bottoms.
9. 9Step 9: Cool, split, and top with butter, jam, and whipped cream, if desired.