Chocolate Pie Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Into a large mixing bowl sift together the first 4 ingredients.
2. 2
   Cut cold butter into small pieces.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender mix in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. 4
   Make a well in center.
5. 5
   Stir together the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
6. 6
   Using a fork blend the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until moist crumbs are formed.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto a cool work surface and knead until smooth, no longer than 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Form into a disk then wrap in plastic.
9. 9
   Chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
10. 10
    You can freeze this dough up to 1 month.
11. 11
    Makes 1 9-inch pie crust.