Strawberry Shortcake

2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
0.5 cup butter
0.5 cup rich milk or light cream
2 Tbsp sugar
0.5 tsp salt
1 beaten egg
sweetened berries

Shift dry ingredients and cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Combine egg and cream. Combine mixtures, pat or roll to 1 inch. Cut and bake on ungreased baking sheet in very hot oven of 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Split pieces and spread with butter if desired. Spoon on sweetened berries. Serves 8.