In the suburbs of Paris, a team of 18 bakers broke the Guinness World Record for the longest baguette. Their creation was 143.53 meters long, beating the previous record by over 10 meters and reclaiming the title for France from Como, Italy. The event took place during an event organized by the French Confederation of Bakers and Pastry Chefs, with Confederation President Dominique Anract stating that the achievement required true spirit and collective sportsmanship.
The baguette had to meet certain criteria set by Guinness rules, including being at least 5 centimeters thick and made from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast. The bakers started kneading the dough at 3 a.m., using 152 kilograms of ingredients to create a 335-pound baguette. The baguette was then baked in a specially constructed oven on wheels.
Mayor Guillaume Boudy expressed pride in Suresnes for hosting the record-breaking event, calling it a promotion of a national symbol of French gastronomy. After Guinness officials certified the effort, part of the baguette was handed out to onlookers while the rest was distributed to the homeless. The achievement highlights the craftsmanship and dedication of French artisan bakers.
