Farmer Cheese Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the butter into cubes and freeze them while you measure and mix the dry ingredients.
2. 2
   To make the dough in a food processor: Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt in the processor and pulse three to four times to mix.
3. 3
   Retrieve the buter cubes from the freezer, scatter them over the flour mixture and pulse until the mixture forms pea-size clumps.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the ice water.
5. 5
   Drizzle the yolk mixture into the flour mixture and pulse just until the dough holds together.
6. 6
   If it does not come together add the last tablespoon of ice water and pulse.
7. 7
   Turn the dough out onto a clean floured work surface.
8. 8
   Gather the dough together in a mound and knead it a few times to smooth it out.
9. 9
   Divide it in half and gently pat and press each half into a rough rectangle, circle or square about 1 inch thick.
10. 10
    Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for 2 hours up to 2 days.
11. 11
    Roll out, cut, shape and fill the dough and bake the pies according to the instructions below.