2 loaves frozen bread dough
Whole pecans
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 lg. box vanilla pudding (not instant)
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Raisins, if desired

Thaw bread in refrigerator overnight. Cut first loaf into 1-inch pieces, placing them in greased 9x13 inch pan. Put whole pecans in pan first, then bread pieces on top.

Mix butter, sugar, vanilla pudding, milk, cinnamon and vanilla together and pour over top of dough.

Cut second loaf into 1-inch pieces and place on top of mixture. Let rise 1-2 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Turn out while hot.