| 1 | (note from larry: i have 2 other .. |
| 2 | Very similar .. |
| 3 | Recipes. |
| 4 | Both have almost identical ingredients. |
| 5 | The difference lies in the directions and rose"s comments. |
| 6 | I felt it was necessary to add the reference to tony roma"s in the title for this reason. |
| 7 | 4/14/95) slice onions crosswise and separate into rings. |
| 8 | Combine milk, eggs and salt to taste in mixing bowl. |
| 9 | Soak onion rings in mixture 30 minutes. |
| 10 | Place pancake mix in shallow bowl. |
| 11 | Heat oil for frying in skillet to 375 degrees. |
| 12 | Remove onion rings from milk mixture, dip in pancake mix and place in hot oil. |
| 13 | Fry rings until golden brown. |
| 14 | Drain fried onion rings on paper towels. |
| 15 | Pack fried onion rings solidly, but loosely, without pressing, into 8x4-inch loaf pan. |
| 16 | Bake at 400 degrees 10 to 15 minutes. |
| 17 | Turn onto serving plate. |
| 18 | Garnish with parsley. |
| 19 | Each serving contains about: 377 calories; 1,069 mg sodium, 54 mg cholesterol; 9 grams fat; 64 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams protein; 1.11 grams fiber. |
| 20 | Presented by: rose dosti, l.a. |
| 21 | Times culinary sos column, ?/95, h2"dear sos: would it be possible to get the recipe for the onion loaf served at tony roma"s restaurants? it"s outstanding. |
| 22 | ~betty "dear betty: thank you. |
| 23 | We love the rings too. |
| 24 | The tony roma restaurant chain would not share its trade secret, but a close facsimile recipe was developed by home economist, donna deane, director of the times test kitchen. |
| 25 | Tony roma"s staff did, however, offer a tip: pack the onions loosely (not firmly) in the loaf pan so they do not become soggy." |
