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