minow@decvax.UUCP (Martin Minow) (04/14/84)
A small amount of sugar is needed to "feed" the yeast -- on the order of a teaspoon or so to a loaf. You can use honey if you wish. Anything more will flavor the bread. Check the recipes in the Joy of Cooking -- there are a number without excessive sugar and a sourdough rye bread recipe without sugar. Martin Minow decvax!minow