Making hot cross buns in a bread maker is the ultimate kitchen cheat code. It’s tradition, but with a safety net. You get all the credit, none of the forearm pain.
It’s perfect for beginners. It’s perfect for lazy people (me). It’s perfect for anyone who wants to smell like Easter morning without spending four hours elbow-deep in dough.
So go for it. Buy the packet of dried yeast. Dust off that bread maker you got as a wedding gift five years ago. You and that machine are a team now. And you’re about to make something shockingly good. Just don’t forget the crosses. Seriously. Don’t.