In the bustling city of Paris, a team of 18 skilled bakers from Suresnes, a western suburb, set a new Guinness World Record on Sunday. They created an astounding 143.53-meter-long (461-foot-long) baguette, surpassing the previous record held by bakers in Como, Italy.
The event was attended by a Guinness World Records judge who confirmed that the French Confederation of Bakers and Pastry Chefs had achieved the record. The Confederation’s President, Dominique Anract, emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and skill required to achieve such a feat. He highlighted how bread is not just an essential part of French gastronomy but also plays a vital role in performance. According to Guinness rules, the baguette must be at least 5 centimeters thick throughout and made only from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast.
The team began kneading the 152-kilogram (335-pound) baguette at 3 a.m., using 90 kilos of flour, 60 liters of water, 1.2 kilos of salt, and 1.2 kilos of yeast. The dough was then baked in a specially constructed wheeled tent oven under the watchful eye of Suresnes Mayor Guillaume Boudy. He expressed pride in hosting this world record event and promoting France’s national symbol of gastronomy while maintaining the tradition of sharing within his community.
After confirmation from Guinness officials, part of the baguette was distributed to curious spectators while the rest was given to those in need – specifically homeless individuals.
This achievement not only celebrated the baking prowess of this talented team but also showcased how important cultural heritage is to France’s identity.
In conclusion, this group’s determination and skillful craftsmanship have earned them recognition as true artisans who are dedicated to preserving France’s culinary traditions for generations to come.