Kolaches specifically and enriched dough generally

[Debbborra]

I tried to make kolaches twice this weekend. Both time I got tough dry dough. I tthink one, I may have made edible cinnamon rolls, but usualky once we introduce eggs and milk, not even tangzong can save me. The gluten won't development, it won't proof, it over proofs, and it's always dry.

Meanwhile, simple doughs are bullet proof. French bread, Italian bread, pizza... I can do those in my sleep, but there can be no pastry.

Please send help.?

 

[retired baker]

I tried to make kolaches twice this weekend. Both time I got tough dry dough. I tthink one, I may have made edible cinnamon rolls, but usualky once we introduce eggs and milk, not even tangzong can save me. The gluten won't development, it won't proof, it over proofs, and it's always dry.

Meanwhile, simple doughs are bullet proof. French bread, Italian bread, pizza... I can do those in my sleep, but there can be no pastry.

Please send help.?

your recipe is no good, grab one off youtube, its a simple sweet dough, or not so sweet if you're using for sausage.
You could use unlaminated danish dough or brioche with less butter in a pinch, they're all similar enough for this, no need to fully develop it , you're not making baguettes.