It depends on the recipe. Most breads I make are flour, water, salt and yeast. But if I make something like a honey-wheat bread, I'll use, well, honey. Also, t

It depends on the recipe. Most breads I make are flour, water, salt and yeast. But if I make something like a honey-wheat bread, I'll use, well, honey. Also, there are still a lot of people in the US who like to use soft white bread for sandwiches and, yeah, the traditional recipes for that style contain some sugar. A lot of us try and avoid that style of bread because it is really not much better for you than cake.