By France has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the longest baguette after successfully baking a whopping 140-metre-long loaf.
A crew of 18 determined bakers began the painstaking process from 3am (local time) yesterday at the Baguette Show in the Parisian suburb of Suresnes.
They started with preparation work and kneaded and shaped the dough before it was moistened and ready for baking.
Crowds gathered to watch as the mega loaf was slowly cooked through an open oven, which had been specially designed for the occasion.
It was declared the world’s longest baguette measuring at 140.53 metres by 4.40pm.
“Suresnes is proud to have been the scene of this record for the longest baguette in the world which promotes a national symbol of our gastronomy as well as the artisans who perpetuate its know-how,” Suresnes mayor Guillaume Boudy said in a statement.
“I congratulate the Suresnes bakers who participated in the baking and maintain on a daily basis traditions of sharing essential to the conviviality of our city.”
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The new record recaptured the title from Italy, whose bakers made an 132.62-metre long baguette in the city of Como in 2019.
Once the record was declared, the baguette was partly cut and shared with the public, who had gathered in crowds to witness the event.
The remaining part of the baguette was shared with local homeless people.
