In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and baking soda.
Cut in the cold butter until flour mixture forms small pea-size pieces. (This is not absolutely critical, but will make a better textured dough/batter.)
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Stir in to dry ingredients just until blended. This makes a thick, sticky batter.
Drop by spoonsful randomly on top of the berry mixture, leaving spaces between each spoonful. The batter will expand while cooking, giving a cobbled-like look as it bakes.
Sprinkle the sprinkling sugar over the batter, if desired.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and put the dish of cobbler on it. This will catch any drips from the cobbler. Bake in the lower third of a 375-degree F. oven for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is deep golden and the berries are bubbling throughout.
Allow to cool somewhat before serving. If desired, the cobbler can be served with vanilla ice cream, sweetened whipped cream, or Mixed Berry Cream Sauce.
To store leftovers, put in an airtight container in the refrigerator.