French bakers have made history by baking the world’s longest baguette, measuring 140.53 meters in length. This impressive feat took place in Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, during an event organized by the French confederation of bakers and pastry chefs. The previous record, held by Italy for five years with a baguette measuring 132.62 meters long, was surpassed by the French bakers.
To achieve this record-breaking length, the French bakers utilized a large rotating oven, aiming to beat the existing world record. The process began at 3 am on a Sunday, with the bakers kneading and shaping the dough before placing it in a specially-built slow-moving oven on wheels. Anthony Arrigault, one of the bakers, expressed his delight when the baguette was officially approved by a Guinness World Records judge, stating that everyone involved was thrilled to have achieved this milestone in France.
The freshly baked baguette had to maintain a thickness of at least 5 cm throughout its length and was partially cut and shared with the public. The remainder of the baguette was intended to be distributed to homeless individuals. In accordance with official regulations, a traditional French baguette should measure around 60 cm in length and weigh about 250 grams. It is to be made solely from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast.
This record-breaking achievement showcases not only the skill and dedication of French bakers but also highlights