Spoonbread - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c corn kernels, cut from cob
• 1 c cornmeal
• 1 c all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 c lard
• 1 1/2 c buttermilk
• 1/2 c sweet corn
• 2 whole shallots, finely diced
• 2 tbsp. chopped thyme
• 2 oz butter, softened
• 6 each large egg whites