Bread-Bakers v117.n048.2

In the newsletter dated *November 19, 2017 [v117.n045].  The Italian 
Bread recipe.  Is there supposed to be some sugar in it?  I thought 
yeast needed something to feed on?*

*Helen Douglas*

[[Editor's note: Sugar is not necessary - flour is sufficient. Adding 
sugar speeds the rise and may modify texture, taste, and color.]]