Buttermilk Candy

2 c white sugar           --Combine in sause pan and cook slowly
1 c fresh buttermilk        til forms a soft ball (238° on candy
1½ Tbsp butter              thermometer).
1 c chopped nuts          --Add butter and beat until slightly hard.
                            Add nuts, little at a time, When almost
                            hard, pour into greased dish & cut.