Sift together into mixing bowl:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Stir in:
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. melted butter

Spread batter in buttered 10-inch by 6-inch by 2-inch baking dish. Scatter 1 cup blueberries, blackberries or other berries over the batter. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over berries. Then pour 3/4 cup boiling water over all. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until well browned.