The world’s longest baguette? That title’s back home thanks to committed French bakers

The team of chefs in the Paris suburb of Surneses broke the record by baking a loaf that was 461 feet (140.53 metres). The previous record, held by a team of Italian bakers in Cuomo, was just over 435 feet (132.62 meters)

“Everything has been validated, we are all very happy to have beaten this record and that it was done in France,” Anthony Arrigault, one of the bakers, told Reuters after the baguette was approved by the Guinness World Records judge.

The record-breaking baguette recipe was made to French code, at the Suresnes Baguette Show. The final product was 235 times longer than a traditional baguette loaf.

The bread was served to members of the public after the record was confirmed.

How does one have a record verified?

Getting into the Guiness World Record Book takes a bit more than simply doing the task at hand.

A person or group must apply to have the organization recognize the attempt. Currently the organization says that standard applications can take up to 16 weeks to review and paid, priority applications can take up to five business days.