French bakers achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday by baking the world’s longest baguette, measuring a staggering 140.53 meters (461 ft). This accomplishment marks the reclamation of a record for one of France’s most iconic symbols, which had been held by Italy for five years.
The extraordinary baguette was crafted in Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, during an event organized by the French confederation of bakers and pastry chefs. Surpassing the previous record of 132.62 meters, set in the Italian city of Como in June 2019, this monumental baguette is approximately 235 times longer than the traditional version.
The endeavor began at 3 a.m., as French bakers meticulously kneaded and shaped the dough before placing it into a specially constructed, slow-moving oven on wheels. After hours of careful preparation, the giant baguette was ready for inspection by a judge from Guinness World Records.
“Everything has been validated, we are all very happy to have beaten this record and that it was done in France,” remarked Anthony Arrigault, one of the bakers, following the successful approval of the baguette by the Guinness World Records judge.
A key requirement for the record was that the baguette had to maintain a minimum thickness of 5 cm throughout its length. Following verification, a portion of the enormous baguette was cut and shared with the public, while the remainder was to be donated to homeless individuals.
According to official regulations, the traditional French baguette must be approximately 60 cm long and made solely from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast. Additionally, it should weigh around 250 grams, adhering to the strict standards that define this beloved culinary symbol of France.
