In Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, French bakers recently made history by baking the world’s longest baguette. Measuring 140.53 meters in length, this impressive feat was achieved through the use of a large rotating oven and the skillful hands of French bakers who have surpassed the previous record held by Italy for five years. The process began at 3 am on a Sunday with the kneading and shaping of dough before it was placed in a specially-built slow-moving oven on wheels.
French bakers were thrilled to have achieved this milestone, with Anthony Arrigault expressing his delight when the baguette was officially approved by a Guinness World Records judge. 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, made solely from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast. This record-breaking achievement highlights not only the skill and dedication of French bakers but also the cultural significance of the iconic French baguette.