Pre-heat oven to 220 degrees Celcius

Add flour, sugar, and baking powder to a large bowl

Cut the butter up into cubes and rub it into the flour mixture until a fine breadcrumb-like consistency is reached

Combine the milk and vanilla into a small bowl and microwave for 10 seconds

Add the lemon juice to the milk and vanilla then stir and set aside for a few minutes

Place a non-stick baking tray in the oven for a few minutes to warm

Add the dried fruit of choice and the milk mixture to the centre of the dried mixture and combine gently without over mixing - the scone mixture will seem wet but it is exactly how it should be

Lightly flour the work surface and tip the fruit scone mixture out onto it then push together carefully (around 5cm think)

Use a cookie cutter or large glass (5cm) to cut the scones into shape then place in the pre0heated baking tray

Crack the egg into a cup and beat gently then brush over the top of all of the scones

Bake in the centre of the oven for 10-12 minutes or until beautifully golden brown

Allow to cool for 10 minutes and smoother with butter and jam