If you plan on making homemade tortillas, you must invest in a "comal " it is a flat heavy skillet that is mainly used for making flour tortillas. It is made of cast iron and is very heavy. It can come in round shapes or in longer, oblong shapes. 

  

 A comal is also great for grilling carne asada (red meats) and vegetables like tomates, tomatillos chiles and onions. The comal adds flavor to whatever you're cooking, whereas it's non-stick counterparts offer no additional flavors.  You can also use one to quickly re-heat tortillas as well. A comal is versatile because you can use it on the stove, in the oven or even on a grill. Just be careful because they get very hot and you will need to use a potholder if you need to move it.

  

I reflect on my mother's use of the comal. She made fresh homemade flour tortillas for her 10 brother and sister's growing up. She also had eleven children, in which continued make fresh homemade tortillas on her "comal". My family will forever cherish those memories of having fresh homemade tortillas on a dialy basis.Her tortillas were also popular with the neighbors, as I recall my mother would barter her tortillas for baked goods. que sabroso!

You can purchase a comal at most Mexican Supermarkets, or on-line: