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December 14, 2009 5:48 AM

Please help me find an electric flatbread maker that isn't discontinued (In the U.S.)

I have searched and searched (not looking for a tortilla press but rather an electric countertop appliance to cook the flatbreads) but everything seems to be out of stock or discontinued... there's a cucinapro, a villaware, an 8" and a 10" chefpro (unavailable even though it looks at first glance like it's in stock), a mica, etc. Some of them had pretty crummy reviews too, so I don't want to buy a used one off ebay ... but if there is one out there that works and is actually available, I'd like to get it. I don't want to heat up the whole oven every time somebody wants a pita!

posted by headnsouth to Food & Drink (1 answer total)

Do you live in a town with an Indian neighborhood, complete with grocery and supply stores? They carry these devices, but use them to cook naan and chapatis, and would know what the best ones are. A lot of making the breads isn't about the device but the technique as well, fyi. Try looking at the Indian places, and at the very least you'll have fun browsing!
posted by curiositykilledthelemur at 7:10 AM on December 14, 2009