Olivia Wells – Founder & Editor
Every loaf tells a story—and I’m here to help you write yours.
Some people stumble into baking. For Olivia, it was love at first loaf.
Raised in a quiet Welsh town where fresh bread meant comfort and connection, she found magic in the slow rhythm of fermentation. What began as weekend experiments with flour and water soon grew into an obsession with crust, crumb, and community.
When she realized how intimidating sourdough seemed to beginners, Olivia decided to change that narrative. She envisioned a place where home bakers could learn without fear of failure — where every sticky dough and imperfect bake could become a story worth sharing. That vision became SourdoughLovers.
Why I Believe Sourdough Should Be Simple
For Olivia, sourdough is more than a recipe — it’s a mindset.
“Bread should fit into real life, not the other way around,” she often says.
Her mission is to help home bakers strip away the pressure of perfection. With approachable tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and zero-waste ideas for using discard, she teaches that the joy of baking comes from process, not polish.
She believes that every loaf tells a story — of patience, of care, and of connection to something timeless.
Olivia’s Favorite Sourdough Recipes
My Role at SourdoughLovers
At the heart of SourdoughLovers, Olivia:
- Writes foundational sourdough guides for beginners.
- Develops reliable, approachable recipes for home bakers.
- Oversees the editorial tone and storytelling consistency.
- Collaborates with the creative and photography team to maintain a cohesive brand voice.
Behind the Loaves
When she’s not testing recipes or shooting crumb shots, Olivia can be found tending her starter near a sunny window, flipping through old cookbooks, or sharing loaves with friends and neighbors.
She believes the best bread isn’t made in fancy kitchens — it’s made with love, patience, and a bit of wild magic.
Follow My Bakes
If you want to follow Olivia’s sourdough adventures and lessons: