Potato Finger Dumplings

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, in the order given. Place mixture on a lightly floured surface. Knead in addtional flour if mixture is too sticky. Put a large pot of salted water on high heat to boil. Meanwhile, divide dough in half and roll into a long cylinder, the thickness of a pencil. Cut at 2-inch intervals. Drop dumplings into boiling salted water. Bring water back to a boil and, once dumplings rise to the surface, cook 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove dumplings to a serving bowl. Add melted butter and bread crumbs, if desired. Note: A variation of this dish is to add caramelized onions and fried bacon or other smoked meats.