Crumb Topped Danish Braid

Name: Crumb Topped Danish Braid
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 C (360 grams) all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. (42 grams) white sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. (9 grams) instant yeast; 1 tsp. (2 grams) cardamom (optional); 1 tsp. (7 grams) salt; 2 Tbsp. (18 grams) soft butter, unsalted; 1/2 cup (118 ml) whole milk; 1/3 cup (79 ml) water; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. (253 grams) salted butter; Flour for sprinkling; 4-6 Tbsp. jam, your flavor choice (see notes); 4 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. almond extract