French bakers have recently made history by baking the world’s longest baguette, measuring 140.53 meters in length. The impressive feat took place in Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, during an event organized by the French confederation of bakers and pastry chefs.
To achieve this record-breaking length, the French bakers utilized a large rotating oven, aiming to beat the existing world record held by Italy for five years with a baguette measuring 132.62 meters long. 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. Despite this, it is worth noting that a traditional French baguette should measure around 60 cm in length and weigh about 250 grams. It is made solely from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast.
This record-breaking achievement showcases the skill and dedication of French bakers and highlights the cultural significance of the iconic French baguette.