French bakers recently achieved a remarkable feat by baking the world’s longest baguette measuring a staggering 140.53 meters. This incredible achievement marks an impressive reclaim of the record previously held by Italy for a remarkable five years. The baguette, which is about 235 times longer than a traditional one, was crafted in Suresnes, located in the western suburbs of Paris, during an event organized by the French confederation of bakers and pastry chefs.
To accomplish this culinary milestone, French bakers utilized a large rotating oven in their quest to surpass the world record for the longest baguette, which stood at 132.62 meters and was achieved by Italy in June 2019. The baking process started at 3 a.m. on a Sunday and involved meticulous kneading and shaping of the dough before placing it in a specially-built slow-moving oven on wheels. The result was a monumental baguette that was later validated by a judge from the Guinness World Records.
Anthony Arrigault, one of the bakers involved in this impressive endeavor, expressed his joy at successfully surpassing the record and highlighted the significance of achieving this feat in France. Following the validation of the massive baguette, a portion of it was shared with the public while the remainder was designated to be distributed to homeless individuals in need. The traditional French baguette, which typically measures around 60cm in length and weighs approximately 250 grams, must adhere to strict regulations specifying the use of wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast only.