Social media is full of people trying to make 'fakeaways', which are cheaper and sometimes healthier versions of their favourite fast foods. We've seen fake Nando's in air fryers and delightful looking Chinese meals, but a firm fave has always been McDonald's.
But while some amateur chefs manage to create delicious looking alternatives, other are frankly a disaster.
So when Liverpool Echo reporter Lydia Bacon tried at home Maccies for herself, she had high hopes. She wanted to try it as real McDonald's "hits the spot" all the time, so she was hoping to be able to make it in the comfort of her own home.
