Ruth Ann's Strawberry Shortcake

3 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp. Plus 2-1/4 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup shortening

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Combine egg and milk. Add to flour mixture, stirring until moistened.  Knead 8 to 10 times.  Pat into a 9" round greased pan.  Bake at 450 degress for 15-20 minutes.  Remove from oven and pour a little melted butter over cake.