Strawberry-Basil Shortcakes Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 3 cups), divided
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 sprigs basil
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons crème fraîche