Cobbler, Blackberry

4 to 5 c. fresh blackberries
¾ c. brown sugar
½ tsp vanilla
1 ½ c. flour
¼ c. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
6 Tbs shortning
1 egg, beaten
½ c. milk

Gently combine berries, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortning until mixture is crumbly. Make a well in center. Stir together egg and milk; pour into well. Stir quickly with fork until dough pulls away from the bowl. Stir berries once more and put into a greased pan. Spoon dough over berries. Back 30 to 35 minutes at 350.