2 loaves frozen bread dough
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 pkg. vanilla pudding (lg.) (Not Instant)
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1-1 1/2 c. pecans

Thaw bread but don't let rise. Grease a 9 x 12 inch or round pan. Put pecans in bottom of pan. Tear 1 loaf into pieces and drop randomly into pan. Melt butter. Add rest of ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour over bread and pecans in pan, evenly. Tear second loaf and place on top, in empty spots. Let rise 2 1/2 hours. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn out onto waxed paper. Pecans are optional.