Grease a 9 × 13-inch pan.
Sprinkle crushed pecans over the bottom of the pan, if desired.
Tear 1 loaf of thawed bread dough into pieces and arrange over the bottom of the pan.
Combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, milk and pudding mix.
Stir until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the dough.
Tear the second loaf into pieces and use them to fill the empty spaces in the pan.
Cover and let rise.
Bake at 350°F for about 35–40 minutes.